Slow Cooker Cranberry Chicken
User Reviews
4.5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
526 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Slow Cooker Cranberry Chicken
Description
This recipe layers whole berry cranberry sauce at the bottom of a slow cooker, topped with chicken breasts and smothered in BBQ sauce. The slow cooker cooks the chicken until fully done, allowing the sauces to mingle and penetrate the meat. The cranberry sauce adds a fruity tartness that contrasts with the smoky-sweet BBQ, creating a dynamic flavor profile. Cooking on high or low is flexible based on time availability.
Once cooked, the chicken can be served over rice, which helps soak up the vibrant sauce and balances the dish. It makes for a colorful, tangy, and tender chicken entrée with minimal preparation effort. The simplicity makes it accessible for weekday dinners or when a fuss-free method is desired.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast boneless skinless
- 8 ounces BBQ sauce I used Honey BBQ Sauce, but you can use your favorite!
- 28 oz cranberry sauce two 14-ounce cans, whole berry
Instructions
- Place cranberry sauce in the bottom of slow cooker.
- Place chicken on top of cranberry sauce, and then top chicken with bbq sauce.
- Place on HIGH for 2 to 3 hours or LOW for 4 to 5 hours or until chicken is fully cooked through.
- Serve over rice and spoon extra sauce over the chicken and rice.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 526 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 526kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 100g | 33% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 771mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 601mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 94g | 188% |
| Vitamin A | 244IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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