Description
Slow Cooker Apricot Chicken is a delightful fusion of sweet and savory flavors that transforms tender chicken into a gourmet dish with minimal effort. This easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights—simply toss your ingredients into the slow cooker and let it work its magic while you unwind. The rich apricot glaze will have everyone at the table raving, making it an excellent choice for family gatherings or casual dinners. Serve it over rice or with steamed vegetables for a complete meal that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup dried apricots, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping the dried apricots and dicing the onion.
- Sauté the onion in a skillet over medium heat until translucent; add minced garlic and cook for one more minute.
- In a bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, ketchup, salt, and pepper.
- Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker, then pour the apricot mixture over them along with sautéed onions and garlic.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours until chicken is tender.
- Serve over rice or with steamed vegetables, drizzling sauce on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg