Slow Cooker Apricot Chicken
This 3-ingredient Slow Cooker Apricot Chicken is the perfect balance of sweet, salty, and savory. Chicken thighs slow cooked with apricot preserves and pickled jalapenos makes an easy and flavorful meal any night of the week. Serve over rice, quinoa, or potatoes.
Equipment
- 1 6 Qt Slow Cooker
- 1 large skillet
Ingredients
- 6-8 boneless skinless chicken thighs or 4-5 boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 16 oz jar apricot preserves
- 1/4-1/2 cup mild, sliced pickled jalapenos
- 3 tbsp jalapeno juice from the jar
- sliced green onions for garnish optional
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper on both sides. Heat a large skillet to medium high heat and add olive oil. Once heated, sear chicken 3-5 minutes per side.
- While chicken is searing add apricot preserves, pickled jalapeno slices and juice to slow cooker. Stir to combine. Once chicken is golden on both sides place them in the slow cooker with the sauce and turn to coat both sides.
- Place the lid on and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until chicken easily breaks apart with a fork. Sprinkle with green onions and serve chicken and sauce over hot rice.
Notes
Tips:
- Make it spicy: Use hot, pickled jalapeno slices for a sweet and spicy flavor.
- What to serve with chicken: Serve over rice, mashed potatoes, or quinoa.
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings: 5 | |
| Amount per serving | |
| Calories | 399 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total Fat 14.1g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat 3.2g | 16% |
| Cholesterol 121mg | 40% |
| Sodium 501mg | 22% |
| Total Carbohydrate 26.8g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber 0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 24g | |
| Protein 39.4g | |
| Vitamin D 0mcg | 0% |
| Calcium 20mg | 2% |
| Iron 2mg | 9% |
| Potassium 331mg | 7% |