Description
Crockpot Cranberry Apricot Chicken is a delightful blend of tender chicken breasts simmered in a sweet and tangy sauce featuring cranberries and apricots. This easy, hands-off recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, delivering mouthwatering flavors that will impress your family and friends. Let the slow cooker do the work while you enjoy quality time with loved ones!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup dried apricots, chopped
- 1/4 cup honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from chicken breasts, rinse under cool water, and pat dry.
- Season both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix together soy sauce, honey, cranberries, and chopped apricots until well combined.
- Layer seasoned chicken in the crockpot and pour the cranberry-apricot mixture over the top.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours until chicken shreds easily.
- Serve with rice or vegetables, drizzling sauce over the chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 to 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg