Description
Crockpot Cranberry Apricot Chicken is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a sweet and tangy sauce made from cranberries and apricots. This easy-to-make recipe requires minimal prep time, making it perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Just set your crockpot, sit back, and let this aromatic meal fill your home with warmth and comfort. Serve it over rice or quinoa for a complete dinner that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- 1 cup dried apricots (chopped)
- 1 medium onion (sliced)
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tsp olive oil
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp dried thyme
Instructions
- Prep all ingredients: slice the onion and chop dried apricots.
- Optional: Sear chicken in olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown.
- Place seared chicken in the crockpot. Layer sliced onions, chopped apricots, and minced garlic on top.
- In a bowl, whisk together cranberry sauce, chicken broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, thyme, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and ingredients in the crockpot.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender.
- Serve over rice or quinoa.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg