Description
Slow Cooker Apricot Chicken is a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors that transforms simple chicken breasts into a tender, mouthwatering dish. Infused with a luscious apricot glaze, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests without the hassle. Just set your slow cooker and let it do the work while you enjoy the enticing aroma filling your kitchen. Serve over rice or couscous for a satisfying meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup dried apricots, chopped
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Cooked rice or couscous (for serving)
Instructions
- Chop the onion and garlic; also chop the dried apricots.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, and paprika in the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, chopped apricots, minced garlic, and onion until combined.
- Pour the sauce over the seasoned chicken, ensuring even coverage.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken if desired, serve over cooked rice or couscous, and garnish with fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg