Description
Crockpot Cranberry Apricot Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that combines tender chicken with a sweet-tart sauce, perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings. With its vibrant colors and delightful flavors, this recipe will become a favorite in your home. Simply sear the chicken, combine ingredients, and let your crockpot do the work. Serve it over rice or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup cranberry sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup dried apricots, chopped
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp fresh thyme or rosemary
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken breasts for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Layer seared chicken in the bottom of your crockpot. Add sliced onions, minced garlic, cranberry sauce, and chopped apricots.
- In a separate bowl, mix soy sauce, honey (or maple syrup), thyme, and black pepper. Pour evenly over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender.
- Shred chicken in the crockpot with two forks and stir to combine before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with sauce (170g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg