Crock Pot Apple Balsamic Chicken recipe
User Reviews
4.5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
3 hrs 15 mins
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Total Time
3 hrs 25 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
594 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Crock Pot Apple Balsamic Chicken recipe
Description
This recipe uses slow cooker method to meld flavors of apple jelly, apple juice, water, and balsamic vinegar with a blend of dried herbs and spices including garlic powder, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper. Chicken breast pieces cook slowly in this mixture, absorbing the balance of sweetness and acidity while becoming tender and juicy. After slow cooking on high for 3 hours, the mixture is thickened with a butter and cornstarch slurry, resulting in a glossy sauce that coats the chicken nicely.
The apple and balsamic base contributes a nuanced sweet-tart flavor profile, while the garlic, thyme, and smoked paprika add depth and warmth. The finished dish is appropriate for serving over starches like mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles, which complement the rich sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 cup apple jelly
- 1/2 cup apple juice
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 chicken bouillon cube (or 1 teaspoon ground bouillon)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt coarse
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme dried
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper ground
- 4 chicken breast boneless, skinless
- 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- rice for serving, cooked
- parsley coarsely chopped, optional, fresh
Instructions
- In your slow cooker bowl, whisk together the apple jelly, apple juice, water, balsamic vinegar, chicken bouillon, garlic power, salt, thyme, paprika and pepper. Add the chicken breasts, turning once to coat.
- Set the slow cooker to high for 3 hours and place the lid on tight.
- Open and skim the top for fat.
- Melt the butter in a small bowl, then whisk in the cornstarch. Stir into slow cooker mixture to thicken the sauce. Continue cooking on low for 15 minutes, or until sauce has thickened.
- Serve over mashed potatoes, rice or noodles and garnish with parsley, if desired.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or ratings!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 594 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 594kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 69g | 23% |
| Protein | 48g | 96% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 159mg | 53% |
| Sodium | 876mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 959mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 46g | 92% |
| Vitamin A | 365IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 10.5mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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