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I make Slow Cooker Sticky Honey Chicken & Vegetables when I want something a little sweeter and super simple. Everything goes into the slow cooker, and the sauce thickens naturally as it cooks. By dinner time, the chicken is tender and the vegetables are coated in a glossy sauce. It is a delicious choice when I want a complete meal with little effort.
👉 You might also like my Slow Cooker High-Protein Chicken & Veggies.
This slow cooker honey chicken combines tender chicken, vegetables, and a sweet savory sauce. The potatoes and carrots soften while the green beans hold their shape. It works well as a one dish dinner or served with rice.
Table of Contents
- Why you’ll love this recipe…
- What You’ll Need for Slow Cooker Sticky Honey Chicken & Vegetables
- Full Ingredients List
- About What This Costs
- How to Make Slow Cooker Sticky Honey Chicken & Vegetables
- Slow Cooker Sticky Honey Chicken & Vegetables Variations
- Tips and Tricks
- Recipe FAQs – Slow Cooker sticky Honey Chicken & Vegetables
- Serving Suggestions
- Make-Ahead, Storage & Reheating
- How I Use the Leftovers
- More Great Slow Cooker Dinners
- Slow Cooker Sticky Honey Chicken & Vegetables Recipe
Watch How I Make This Recipe Step by Step
Why you’ll love this recipe…
I come back to this recipe over and over because it is dependable and familiar. The sauce balances sweet and savory and everything cooks together evenly. It is one of those dinners that always turns out just right.
⏰ Total Time: About 5 hours
🍂 Perfect For: Busy weekdays, family dinners
🛒 Key Ingredients: Chicken, honey, soy sauce
🍽️ Servings: 4
🥄 Skill Level: Easy
🧊 Storage: Refrigerator friendly
👉 My Slow Cooker Cranberry Chicken is another good option if you like chicken with a slightly sweet sauce.
Made With Love,
What You’ll Need for Slow Cooker Sticky Honey Chicken & Vegetables
- Chicken thighs or breasts: Stay tender during long cooking.
- Vegetables: Keep the dish balanced and fresh.
- Soy sauce: Provides savory depth.
- Honey: Creates the sticky glaze.
- Ketchup: Helps thicken the sauce gently.
👉 You need to try my Slow Cooker Butter Chicken next.
Full Ingredients List
Chicken & Vegetables
- 5 boneless, skinless chicken thighs or chicken breasts
- 1 1/2 pounds little red potatoes, cut into bite sized pieces
- 3 large carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
- 12 oz fresh green beans, trimmed
Sauce
- 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/3 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
🔒 The printable recipe card below includes the full ingredient list and exact amounts — perfect for saving or printing for later.
About What This Costs
Estimated total cost: $14 to $16
Servings: 4
Estimated cost per serving: About $4
This estimate is based on average US grocery prices and may vary depending on location, store, and seasonal pricing.
It works well as a full meal without additional sides.
How to Make Slow Cooker Sticky Honey Chicken & Vegetables
Step 1: Place the chicken, potatoes, carrots, and green beans into the slow cooker, arranging the chicken toward the bottom if possible.
Step 2: In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, ketchup, garlic, oregano, and crushed red pepper flakes.
Step 3: Pour the sauce evenly over the chicken and vegetables.
Step 4: Cover and cook on LOW for 5 hours or on HIGH for 3 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and the vegetables are tender.
Step 5: Serve as is or over rice.
🔒 The step-by-step instructions are also available in the printable recipe card below — don’t forget to save it for later!
Slow Cooker Sticky Honey Chicken & Vegetables Variations
- Serve over rice or quinoa.
- Add extra red pepper flakes for heat.
- Finish with sesame seeds before serving.
👉 Want to try a meatless dinner? Make my Creamy Tortellini Vegetable Soup next!
My Pro TipS
Tips and Tricks
- Cut potatoes evenly so they cook at the same rate.
- Keep the lid closed to maintain sauce consistency.
- Chicken placed on the bottom stays moist.
Recipe FAQs – Slow Cooker sticky Honey Chicken & Vegetables
Fresh works best, but fully thawed chicken can be used.
It is balanced with soy sauce and ketchup.
Yes, as long as the slow cooker is not overfilled.
No, it cooks evenly without stirring.
👉 Slow Cooker High-Protein Chicken & Veggies is a good alternative if you want something a little less sweet.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve over white or brown rice.
- Pair with steamed vegetables.
- Add a simple side salad.
- Try serving with my Homemade Naan Bread.
Make-Ahead, Storage & Reheating
- Fridge: Store up to 4 days.
- Freezer: Freeze for up to 2 months.
- Reheat: Warm gently on the stove or microwave.
👉 My Slow Cooker Butter Chicken is another freezer-friendly option.
How I Use the Leftovers
- Spoon over rice bowls.
- Use as a wrap filling.
- Reheat for quick lunches.
More Great Slow Cooker Dinners
If you make this dinner, I would love if you would tag me @julia.pacheco.cooking on Instagram.
Slow Cooker Sticky Honey Chicken & Vegetables
Ingredients
- 5 boneless, skinless chicken thighs or chicken breasts
- 1 ½ pounds little red potatoes, cut into bite sized pieces
- 3 large carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
- 12 oz fresh green beans, trimmed
- ½ cup low sodium soy sauce
- ½ cup honey
- ⅓ cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Place the chicken, potatoes, carrots, and green beans into the slow cooker with the chicken toward the bottom.
- Whisk together the soy sauce, honey, ketchup, garlic, oregano, and crushed red pepper flakes.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 5 hours or HIGH for 3 hours until cooked through.
- Serve warm, plain or over rice.
Video
Notes
- Chicken thighs stay especially tender.
- Potatoes should be cut evenly.
- Leftovers reheat well.
- Sauce thickens as it cools slightly.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
