Apricot Chicken (Slow Cooker) Recipe

Name: Apricot Chicken (Slow Cooker)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 12-2 lbs skinless chicken breasts; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 yellow onions, finely chopped; 1 large garlic clove, minced; 2 inches fresh ginger, peeled and grated; ½ tablespoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon cardamom; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes; ¾ cup water or ¾ cup chicken stock; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 cups dried apricots; 1 pinch saffron thread (optional); 2 tablespoons water (optional)

Servings: persons

1 12-2 lbs skinless chicken breasts
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 yellow onions, finely chopped
1 large garlic clove, minced
2 inches fresh ginger, peeled and grated
½ tablespoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon cardamom
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
¾ cup water or ¾ cup chicken stock
2 teaspoons salt
2 cups dried apricots
1 pinch saffron thread (optional)
2 tablespoons water (optional)

1
Heat a large saute pan over medium-high heat and add the oil.
2
Add the onions and saute, stirring frequently, until the onions are browned.
3
Add the garlic and ginger and stir for 2-3 minutes.
4
Add the spices, tomatoes, water, and salt and stir for 5 minutes.
5
Cut the chicken breast into serving sized pieces and place it in the slow cooker.
6
Pour the sauce over the top and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
7
30 minutes before serving add the apricots and if your using it the saffron soaked in water.
8
This is also a really good time to start some basmati rice since that also takes about 30 minutes to cook and pairs extremely well with the chicken.
9
When the rice is done serve the chicken and enjoy!

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 12-2 lbs skinless chicken breasts, 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, 2 yellow onions, finely chopped, 1 large garlic clove, minced, and more.

Yes, Apricot Chicken (Slow Cooker) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Apricot Chicken (Slow Cooker)

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