Description
Slow Cooker Apricot Chicken is a delightful dish that transforms everyday chicken into a sweet and savory sensation. As it cooks, the tender chicken is enveloped in a luscious apricot glaze, filling your home with an irresistible aroma. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this recipe requires minimal effort while delivering maximum flavor. Serve it over rice or alongside your favorite vegetables for a complete meal that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup apricot preserves
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and chop the garlic.
- In a bowl, whisk together apricot preserves, soy sauce, garlic, Dijon mustard, ginger powder, and pineapple juice until smooth.
- Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker without overcrowding.
- Pour the apricot sauce over the chicken, ensuring each piece is coated.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken with two forks directly in the slow cooker and serve over rice or with veggies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 80mg