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Crock Pot Cashew Chicken

  • Author: Christina
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 hours
  • Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: About 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Slow cooking
  • Cuisine: Asian

Description

Indulge in a delightful blend of tender chicken, crunchy cashews, and vibrant vegetables simmered in a savory sauce that warms the heart.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 34 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
  • 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 1 cup unsalted cashews
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Dice chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. Chop both bell peppers and mince garlic.
  2. Mix Your Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, and minced garlic.
  3. Assemble in the Crock Pot: Place chicken pieces at the bottom of the crock pot. Pour sauce mixture over the chicken. Add chopped bell peppers and stir to combine.
  4. Cook Low and Slow: Set crock pot on low heat for 4-6 hours or high heat for 2-3 hours.
  5. Add Cashews: About 30 minutes before serving, add cashews to the pot.
  6. Serve It Up!: Serve over rice or quinoa, drizzling with extra sauce if desired.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
  • Calories: 360
  • Sugar: 7g
  • Sodium: 540mg
  • Fat: 13g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg

Keywords: - For added flavor, consider searing the chicken in a pan before adding it to the crock pot. - You can substitute chicken with tofu or shrimp for a different twist. - Feel free to add other vegetables like snap peas or broccoli for extra crunch.