Slow Cooker Peanut Chicken 

Slow Cooker Peanut Chicken is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that combines tender chicken with a rich Thai-inspired peanut sauce. This hands-off recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, offering a comforting meal with minimal preparation. Serve it over rice, noodles, or steamed vegetables for a complete and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts

• 1 red bell pepper, diced

• ½ large yellow onion, diced

• 2 cloves garlic, chopped

For the Peanut Sauce:

• ½ cup creamy peanut butter

• ½ cup chicken broth

• ¼ cup soy sauce

• 1 tablespoon honey

• 1 teaspoon sesame oil

• 1 teaspoon chili garlic paste

• 1 tablespoon lime juice

• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (for garnish)

Directions

1. Prepare the Ingredients: Place the diced red bell pepper, yellow onion, and chopped garlic into the bottom of the slow cooker.

2. Add the Chicken: Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts on top of the vegetables in the slow cooker.

3. Make the Peanut Sauce: In a separate bowl, whisk together the creamy peanut butter, chicken broth, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, and chili garlic paste until smooth and well combined.

4. Combine: Pour the peanut sauce evenly over the chicken and vegetables in the slow cooker.

5. Cook: Cover and cook on low for 3–4 hours, or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.

6. Finish the Dish: Once cooked, remove the chicken breasts and shred them using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir to combine with the sauce.

7. Serve: Stir in the lime juice and garnish with chopped cilantro. Serve the peanut chicken over rice, noodles, or steamed vegetables.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving)

• Calories: Approximately 400 kcal

• Protein: 35 g

• Fat: 20 g

• Saturated Fat: 3 g

• Cholesterol: 80 mg

• Sodium: 700 mg

• Carbohydrates: 20 g

• Fiber: 3 g

• Sugar: 8 g

• Vitamin A: 15% DV

• Vitamin C: 20% DV

• Calcium: 4% DV

• Iron: 10% DV