Description
Crock Pot Cashew Chicken is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken, crunchy cashews, and vibrant bell peppers in a savory sauce. This effortless one-pot meal is perfect for weeknight dinners or cozy gatherings with friends and family. Imagine the irresistible aroma filling your home as it cooks low and slow, creating a comforting experience around the dinner table. Serve this dish over rice or noodles for a complete and satisfying meal that will leave everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup roasted cashews
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped (mix of colors)
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces for even cooking.
- In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce and brown sugar until blended.
- Layer chicken in the Crock Pot; add sautéed garlic, soy sauce mixture, and chopped bell peppers.
- Cook on low for 4-6 hours until chicken is tender.
- Stir in cashews during the last 30 minutes of cooking to maintain crunchiness.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles, garnished with green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 245g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 80mg