Description
Experience the heartwarming aroma of Slow Cooker Apricot Chicken, a dish that transforms simple ingredients into a flavorful masterpiece. This tender chicken, smothered in a sweet-and-savory apricot glaze, is perfect for busy weeknights or delightful family gatherings. With minimal effort and maximum flavor, this recipe will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup apricot preserves
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Grease the slow cooker with nonstick spray or olive oil.
- In a bowl, mix together apricot preserves, soy sauce, minced garlic, ground ginger, black pepper, and rice vinegar until smooth.
- Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker and pour the sauce over them evenly.
- 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 in the slow cooker and stir to coat with sauce.
- Serve over rice or quinoa and garnish with chopped green onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (approximately 180g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg