Crockpot Apricot Chicken
Crockpot Apricot Chicken is a sweet and savory slow cooker meal made with tender chicken simmered in a flavorful apricot sauce. It’s simple to make and perfect for busy days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours on low or 3 hours on high
- Total Time: 5 hours
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 cup apricot preserves or apricot jam
- 1 packet onion soup mix
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1/2 cup chicken broth or water
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Place the chicken in the bottom of the crockpot.
- In a bowl, mix apricot preserves, onion soup mix, garlic, soy sauce, chicken broth or water, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes if using.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken, ensuring it’s well coated.
- Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours or on high for 2–3 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
- Gently stir the sauce and chicken before serving.
- Serve warm over rice, noodles, or alongside vegetables.
Notes
Add vegetables like sliced onions, bell peppers, or carrots for more texture.Stir in a little mustard or vinegar for added tanginess.Use chicken thighs for richer flavor or breasts for a leaner version.To thicken the sauce, mix 1 tbsp cornstarch with 2 tbsp water and stir in during the last 15 minutes of cooking.Freezes well for up to 2 months and reheats easily.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
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