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Easy Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken Breast Recipe with Potatoes and Carrots for Perfect Weeknight Dinner

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A comforting and easy slow cooker meal featuring tender chicken breasts, baby potatoes, and carrots in a flavorful honey garlic sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights with minimal prep and maximum flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds or 700 grams)
  • 1.5 pounds (700 grams) baby potatoes, halved or quartered
  • 4 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) raw honey
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Wash and halve the baby potatoes; peel and cut the carrots into 2-inch pieces. Keep sizes uniform for even cooking.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until glossy and fragrant.
  3. Spread the potatoes and carrots evenly in the bottom of the crockpot.
  4. Place the chicken breasts on top of the vegetables. Pat dry if desired for better sauce adhesion.
  5. Pour the honey garlic sauce evenly over the chicken and vegetables, coating well but not flooding.
  6. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) and is tender.
  7. About 15 minutes before serving, remove the lid to let the sauce thicken slightly, watching to prevent drying out.
  8. Serve hot with extra sauce spooned over the chicken and vegetables.

Notes

Optional to brown chicken breasts in a hot pan for 2 minutes per side before slow cooking to add caramelized flavor. Use fresh garlic for best aroma. Do not overcrowd crockpot for even cooking. Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F (74°C). If sauce is too thin, stir in a cornstarch slurry during last 15 minutes. Can substitute tamari for soy sauce to keep gluten-free. Frozen carrots can be used but fresh preferred for firmness.

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