Description
Comforting Slow Cooker Cranberry Chicken is an incredible recipe that combines the flavors of cranberries and chicken for a delightful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1 cup cranberry sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, combine the cranberries, cranberry sauce, chopped onion, brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, salt, pepper, thyme, and paprika. Stir until well mixed.
- Pour the cranberry mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker, ensuring the chicken is well coated.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours. The chicken should be cooked through and tender.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- If desired, shred the chicken in the slow cooker using two forks and mix it into the sauce for a more cohesive dish.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving for a pop of color.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with rice or mashed potatoes.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Feel free to adjust the sweetness by modifying the brown sugar amount.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 43 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg