{"id":174,"date":"2026-06-22T02:33:43","date_gmt":"2026-06-22T02:33:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/allrecipes.hopemakers.online\/?p=174"},"modified":"2026-06-22T02:33:43","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T02:33:43","slug":"dump-frozen-broccoli-and-chicken-pieces","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/recipes.bollyent.com\/?p=174","title":{"rendered":"Dump frozen broccoli and chicken pieces"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[adinserter block=&#8221;3&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sticky Savory Chicken and Broccoli<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces<\/p>\n<p>4 cups frozen broccoli florets<\/p>\n<p>1 cup barbecue sauce<\/p>\n<p>1\/2 cup honey<\/p>\n<p>1 tablespoon soy sauce<\/p>\n<p>2 cloves garlic, minced<\/p>\n<p>1 teaspoon onion powder<\/p>\n<p>1\/2 teaspoon black pepper<\/p>\n<p>2 tablespoons cornstarch<\/p>\n<p>2 tablespoons water<\/p>\n<p>Cooked rice, for serving (optional)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Instructions<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1: Prepare the Slow Cooker<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Place the chicken pieces in the bottom of your slow cooker. Add the frozen broccoli florets on top of the chicken.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2: Make the Sauce<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In a medium bowl, whisk together the barbecue sauce, honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, onion powder, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3: Combine Everything<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the chicken and broccoli. Gently stir to ensure the ingredients are coated with the sauce.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4: Slow Cook<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Cover and cook on LOW for 4 to 5 hours or HIGH for 2 to 3 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked through.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 5: Thicken the Sauce<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>About 30 minutes before serving, mix the cornstarch and water in a small bowl to create a slurry. Stir the slurry into the slow cooker and mix gently.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[adinserter block=&#8221;4&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Cover again and continue cooking for 20 to 30 minutes, or until the sauce thickens into a glossy, sticky glaze.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 6: Serve<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Serve the chicken and broccoli hot over steamed rice, noodles, or mashed potatoes. Spoon the extra sauce over each serving for maximum flavor.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tips<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Add red pepper flakes for a spicy version.<\/p>\n<p>Garnish with sliced green onions or sesame seeds.<\/p>\n<p>Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.<\/p>\n<p>For extra vegetables, add sliced carrots, bell peppers, or mushrooms during the last hour of cooking.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Serves 4\u20136 people.<\/p>\n<p>This easy slow-cooker meal delivers tender chicken, flavorful broccoli, and a sweet-and-savory sticky sauce that makes every bite irresistible. Perfect for busy weeknights, family dinners, or meal prep.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[adinserter block=&#8221;5&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[adinserter block=&#8221;3&#8243;] &nbsp; &nbsp; Sticky Savory Chicken and Broccoli Ingredients 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces 4&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":175,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-174","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipes.bollyent.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/174","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipes.bollyent.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipes.bollyent.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.bollyent.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.bollyent.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=174"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.bollyent.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/174\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2168,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.bollyent.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/174\/revisions\/2168"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.bollyent.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/175"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipes.bollyent.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=174"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.bollyent.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=174"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.bollyent.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=174"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}