This slow cooker 4-ingredient Amish-style teriyaki chicken is the kind of no-fuss, dump-and-go dinner that fits right into a busy family week. It leans on a trusty bottle of teriyaki sauce and three simple pantry staples to give you that sweet-savory flavor everyone loves, with a cozy, homespun feel you’d find at a small-town church supper. You literally pour the bottled teriyaki and the other three ingredients over chicken breasts in your slow cooker, turn it on, and let it work its magic while you tackle the rest of your day. It’s simple, hearty, and the kind of meal my kids ask for again and again.
Serve this tender teriyaki chicken spooned over fluffy white rice, brown rice, or buttered egg noodles so all that sweet-savory sauce has something to soak into. Add a simple side of steamed green beans, broccoli, or a bagged salad mix to round out the plate without much extra work. If you’re feeding a crowd, set out a big bowl of rice, the shredded chicken in its sauce, and toppings like sliced green onions or sesame seeds so everyone can build their own bowl. Leftovers are great tucked into tortillas for quick wraps or piled onto hamburger buns for an easy, saucy sandwich night.
Slow Cooker 4-Ingredient Amish-Style Teriyaki Chicken
Servings: 6
Ingredients
2 to 2.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup bottled teriyaki sauce (thick, store-bought)
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 small onion, finely chopped
Directions
Lightly spray the inside of your slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray for easier cleanup.
Lay the boneless, skinless chicken breasts in a single layer in the bottom of the slow cooker. It’s fine if they overlap just a bit.
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