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Slow Cooker Sweet and Spicy Chicken with Veggies

by Sarah Olson on September 12, 2016 | Updated January 1, 2020 11 Comments

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This Post is sponsored by Crock-Pot® Brand, but all opinions are mine alone.

This Slow Cooker Sweet and Spicy Chicken with Veggies is a delicious meal that your family will love!

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This recipe for Slow Cooker Sweet and Spicy Chicken with Veggies has fresh ingredients, also it has a few pantry items you may already have on hand. I came up with this recipe by converting a grilled chicken recipe of mine that we use during the summer.

What I love about using my slow cooker instead of the grill is that meat gets more tender and I can add veggies right on top of the chicken in the slow cooker at the end of the cooking time.

snow peas, squash, seasonings garlic on a wooden table.

I start by laying down the chicken thighs in the slow cooker. Boneless skinless chicken thighs are my favorite cut of chicken. It stays juicy and isn’t too fatty since it is skinless.

chicken thighs in a slow cooker

Then I spread over barbecue sauce and brown sugar over the chicken. Use your favorite barbecue sauce!

chicken thighs topped with barbecue sauce and brown sugar on top.

On top of the barbecue sauce and brown sugar, I add black pepper, red pepper flakes, garlic, and dried cilantro. You can use fresh cilantro if you have it,  use what you have on hand. I have been using a lot dried cilantro in my cooking since I discovered it at the store, for me fresh cilantro doesn’t last long in my fridge.

Then I pour over Italian dressing. I cook this for 4 hours on high.

chicken thighs in a slow cooker with Italian dressing being poured over.

When the 4 hours is up, I add the sugar snap peas and sliced yellow squash. I cover the slow cooker once again and cook for an additional hour to get the vegetables tender.

chicken thighs with squash and snow peas in a slow cooker.

Below is what the meal looks like after the cooking time is done. The sauce flavors are melded together from the slow cooking and the chicken and veggies are perfectly tender.

sweet and spicy chicken in a slow cooker.

My family loved this meal! It was something different than our weekly spaghetti or sloppy joes, it’s fun to switch things up. Also, the leftovers taste great my husband said!

chicken thighs on rice with garlic bread

More chicken thigh recipes that you will love:

  • Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore
  • Slow Cooker Crack Chicken
  • Slow Cooker Root Beer Chicken
  • Slow Cooker Mississippi Chicken

This is pretty much a complete meal! I like to serve this Sweet and Spicy Chicken with Veggies on steamed rice (white or brown rice are both good with this!) and garlic bread on the side.

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Slow Cooker Sweet and Spicy Chicken with Veggies

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Sweet and spicy chicken thighs with veggies.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: sweet and spicy chicken
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 hours
Total Time: 5 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 357kcal
Author: Sarah Olson

Equipment Needed:

  • Slow Cooker – 5 quart or larger

Ingredients:

  • 2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce
  • 2 Tbsp. brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 tsp. black pepper
  • 2 tsp. minced garlic
  • 1 1/2 tsp. dried cilantro or 1 Tbsp. minced fresh
  • 1/2 cup Italian salad dressing
  • 3 cups sugar snap peas
  • 3 cups sliced yellow squash
  • Steamed white or brown rice for serving
US Customary – Metric

Instructions:

  • Start by laying the chicken thighs in the bottom of the slow cooker. Spread over the barbecue sauce. Sprinkle over the brown sugar, red pepper flakes, black pepper, garlic and cilantro over the chicken and barbecue sauce. Pour over the Italian dressing.
  • Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 hours. Don’t open the lid during the cooking time.
  • After the cooking time is up. Add the sugar snap peas and squash.
  • Cover the slow cooker again, and cook for an additional hour on HIGH.
  • Serve over rice and enjoy!

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Recipe Notes:

Nutritional values do not include rice.

Nutrition:

Calories: 357kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 144mg | Sodium: 830mg | Potassium: 757mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 849IU | Vitamin C: 41mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 3mg
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    Comments

    1. Mary says

      January 3, 2021 at 9:05 am

      I would like chicken breast recipe.

      Reply
    2. Caley says

      March 4, 2019 at 1:03 pm

      Hi! Would this be possible to make using the instant pot?

      Reply
    3. Laura says

      June 21, 2017 at 6:14 pm

      This is legit one of the best slow cooker meals I’ve ever come across. Thank you!

      Reply
    4. Lori Sherman says

      October 16, 2016 at 4:48 pm

      I was wondering about the chicken breasts as well? I would like to use both. Also, if you used the new crockpot that browned the meat, should we brown the meat in advance?

      Reply
    5. Bonnie Weiss says

      September 13, 2016 at 9:19 pm

      Looks great! Can you use chicken breasts instead? What other vegetables can be used instead of yellow squash? Thank you

      Reply
    6. Deborah Thompson says

      September 13, 2016 at 2:12 am

      This looks amazing! Must try soon!!!!

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        September 13, 2016 at 7:06 pm

        Thanks Deborah! Let me know how you like it!

        Reply
    7. Michelle Meek says

      September 12, 2016 at 6:38 pm

      This looks really good, but I think (for my personal taste) an onion quartered in with the other veggies would be an ideal addition.

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        September 13, 2016 at 7:06 pm

        Onions would be a great addition!

        Reply
    8. Andrew says

      September 12, 2016 at 3:27 pm

      Hi Sarah my wife has an egg allergy and a lot of your recipes are chicken do you gave any beef or pork recipe?

      Thanks

      Andrew

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        September 12, 2016 at 3:48 pm

        Hi Andrew, I usually make a variety of meals, but yes I’ve been posting a lot of chicken recipes. Here are my beef and pork recipes: https://www.themagicalslowcooker.com/category/beef/ https://www.themagicalslowcooker.com/category/pork/

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