Description
Tender chicken, crunchy cashews, and crisp sugar snap peas come together in this easy Crockpot Cashew Chicken—your new favorite weeknight comfort meal! Simmered in savory teriyaki sauce and effortlessly made in the slow cooker, this dish is packed with flavor, texture, and satisfying goodness. #CrockpotCashewChicken #EasyDinners #SlowCookerMeals
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Sauce:
- 2 lbs chicken tenderloins
- 1 cup teriyaki marinade and sauce
Vegetables and Add-Ins:
- 1 (9-ounce) package frozen sugar snap peas (or veggie of your choice), thawed
- 1 cup cashews (can substitute with water chestnuts or peanuts)
Instructions
- Place chicken tenderloins in the crockpot.
- Pour teriyaki marinade and sauce over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours or until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
- Add thawed sugar snap peas and cashews during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- Stir well before serving. Serve over rice or noodles if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, sear the chicken briefly before adding it to the crockpot.
- Add crushed red pepper or chili garlic sauce for a spicy kick.
- Frozen stir-fry vegetable blends make great substitutes for sugar snap peas.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 105mg