Can I use chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts?

Absolutely. Boneless, skinless chicken thighs work beautifully in this recipe and are often more forgiving in slow cookers as they stay tender longer. You may need to reduce the cooking time slightly on High—start checking after 4 hours

What if I don't have all the vegetables listed?

This recipe is flexible. Feel free to swap in vegetables you have on hand—spring cabbage, courgettes, parsnips, or even mushrooms all work well. Just aim for roughly the same total weight of vegetables. Root vegetables take longer to cook, so cut them slightly smaller if using

Is the dish too salty?

The combination of soy sauce and garlic salt does make this quite salty. If you prefer a milder flavour, use low-sodium soy sauce and reduce the garlic salt to 0.5 teaspoon. You can always add more salt to taste at the end, but you cannot remove it once it's in

Can I make this recipe in advance or freeze it?

Yes. The dish freezes well for up to 3 months. Cool it completely, then transfer to a freezer-safe container. When ready to reheat, thaw overnight in the fridge and warm through gently in the slow cooker on Low for 1–2 hours, or in a conventional oven at 160°C for 20–30 minutes, stirring occasionally

Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken and Veggies Recipe - Easy Chicken and Veggies

by Cooking With Claudia

Chicken

Published 2 May 2026Original video

This easy slow cooker honey garlic chicken and veggies recipe brings together succulent chicken breasts, crisp vegetables, and a beautifully balanced sweet and savoury sauce. The honey, garlic, and soy sauce create a glossy coating that infuses every ingredient with wonderful flavour. Perfect for busy weeknights, this one-pot meal requires minimal prep and delivers maximum taste. The result is tender, juicy chicken alongside perfectly cooked potatoes, carrots, green beans, and onion—all with an irresistible honey garlic aroma that fills your kitchen

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20 mins

Prep time

8 hrs

Slow cook (Low)

5 hrs

Slow cook (High)

Serves

8 hrs 20 mins

Total (Low)

Slow cooker setting:Low 8 hours or High 5 hours

Original method: 45 minutes (stovetop method)

Ingredients

Servings:

Units:

Chicken & Vegetables

3 breasts Large chicken breasts
Approximately 800g–1kg total weight
14 potatoes Baby potatoes, left whole or halved if large
Approximately 400g
25 stalks Green beans, trimmed
Approximately 250g
6 medium Carrots, cut into chunks approximately 5cm long
Approximately 500g total
1 onion Large onion, cut into chunks
Approximately 200g

Seasoning

5 ml Garlic salt
5 ml Italian seasoning
0 to taste Salt and black pepper
Use sparingly—the sauce and garlic salt are already quite salty

Base

30 ml Olive oil
For searing the chicken (optional but recommended)

Honey Garlic Sauce

4 cloves Garlic cloves
, minced or finely chopped
5 ml Oregano
5 ml Basil
Dried basil; or use fresh and add in the final 30 minutes
1 ml Red pepper flakes
Adjust to taste for desired heat level
60 ml Soy sauce
120 ml Honey
60 ml Ketchup

Garnish

15 g Fresh parsley
, finely chopped(optional)
Add just before serving to maintain colour and fresh flavour

Method

1
Prepare the vegetables: cut the carrots into 5cm chunks, halve the baby potatoes if large, trim the green beans, and cut the onion into chunks. Set aside.
~10 mins
Tip: Having everything prepped before you start makes assembly easier
2
Season the chicken breasts on both sides with garlic salt and Italian seasoning.
~2 mins
3
Optional but recommended: heat olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Brown the chicken breasts for 3–4 minutes per side until golden. This adds extra depth of flavour. Transfer to a plate.
~10 mins
Optional step
Tip: Browning is not essential for slow cooking, but it enhances the final dish
4
In a small bowl, whisk together the minced garlic, oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, soy sauce, honey, and ketchup to make the sauce.
~5 mins
Tip: Mix well until the honey is fully incorporated
5
Place the prepared vegetables in the bottom of your slow cooker pot.
~3 mins
Tip: Layering vegetables at the bottom helps them cook evenly
6
Arrange the chicken breasts on top of the vegetables.
~2 mins
7
Pour the honey garlic sauce over the chicken and vegetables, ensuring everything is well coated.
~2 mins
Tip: Stir gently to distribute the sauce evenly
8
Cover the slow cooker and cook on Low for 8 hours or High for 5 hours. The chicken should be tender and cooked through (internal temperature 75°C), and the vegetables should be soft but still holding their shape.
~8 hrs
Tip: Do not lift the lid unnecessarily during cooking—this extends cooking time
9
Taste the dish and season with additional salt and black pepper if needed, remembering that the soy sauce is already quite salty.
~2 mins
10
Garnish with fresh chopped parsley just before serving.
~1 min
Optional step
Tip: Fresh parsley adds brightness and colour to the finished dish

Nutrition

Detailed nutritional information is coming soon.

Frequently Asked Questions

: Absolutely. Boneless, skinless chicken thighs work beautifully in this recipe and are often more forgiving in slow cookers as they stay tender longer. You may need to reduce the cooking time slightly on High—start checking after 4 hours

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