Slow Cooker Apricot Chicken

Shredded apricot chicken in a crock pot and garnished with green onions.

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Let me show you how to make apricot chicken in a slow cooker. It is an easy one pot meal with all the ingredients you would have on hand at home or at your local grocery store! This is a crowd pleaser for my family, with sweet and savory flavors that make for a delicious chicken meal.

Prep Time15

Cook Time4

Total Time4 15

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 249kcal

Author: Ryan Allen

Equipment

Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon salt
1¼ cup apricot preserves
⅓ cup ketchup
1 teaspoon ginger grated
2 teaspoons garlic minced
¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons honey
⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons cornstarch
sliced green onions for garnish

Instructions

Season both sides of the chicken with garlic powder, paprika, black pepper, and salt. Then, place in the slow cooker.
In a medium bowl, add apricot preserves, ketchup, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, honey and red pepper flakes. Whisk until well combined and pour over chicken.
Cover and cook on high for 2½-3½ hours or low for 4½-6 hours.
Remove the chicken and shred it with two forks. Remove ¼ cups of sauce and whisk the sauce and cornstarch in a small bowl until there are no lumps, then stir into the sauce. Add the chicken back into the slow cooker and coat it in the sauce.
Serve over rice and garnish with green onions.

Notes

- Keep the Juices! All the wonderful ingredients that have been simmering for hours will create a delicious juice to keep your chicken moist and serve as a great topper for rice.

- Check your Temperature: Chicken should be cooked to an internal temp of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Be sure to check the temperature before shredding the breasts.

- Sear the Chicken: If you take this extra step, use either butter or olive oil on the pan before lightly searing each side of the chicken. This will help it not stick to the pan and will help lock in the moisture of your chicken before popping it into the slow cooker.

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