Best 3 Slow Cooker 5 Ingredient Apricot Glazed Chicken Recipes

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Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of tender chicken glazed with a luscious apricot sauce, effortlessly prepared in your slow cooker with just five simple ingredients. This delectable dish guarantees a succulent and flavorful main course that will tantalize your taste buds and become a family favorite. Discover the culinary journey that awaits, with variations ranging from a zesty orange glaze to a tangy pineapple-teriyaki fusion, all designed to transform your chicken into a taste sensation.

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ONE POT APRICOT CHICKEN RECIPE



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One Pan Apricot Chicken like your mom used to make, with just five ingredient and one pan, this dish is all about flavor with almost no effort! Includes recipes for homemade onion soup mix and French dressing!

Provided by Sabrina Snyder

Categories     Main Course

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 chicken thighs (bone in and skin on)
1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
1 packet dry onion soup mix
1 cup French dressing
1 cup apricot preserves
1 tablespoon fresh thyme (chopped)

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven to 375 degrees and set a cast iron skillet to heat on medium high heat.
  • Season the chicken with salt and pepper and add it to the cast iron skillet, skin side down.
  • Brown both sides of the chicken for 3-5 minutes.
  • In a bowl or large measuring cup add the rest of the ingredients and whisk them together.
  • Pour half over the chicken, putt the pan in the oven and cook for 25 minutes.
  • Pour the rest over the chicken and cook an additional 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351 kcal, Carbohydrate 13 g, Protein 23 g, Fat 23 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 107 mg, Sodium 1179 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 8 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CROCK POT APRICOT CHICKEN RECIPE



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Crock Pot Apricot Chicken Recipe is sweet and savory. Apricot preserves combine with soy sauce and ginger for chicken you can't resist. Try this easy meal.

Provided by Eating on a Dime

Categories     Main Course

Time 6h10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 boneless chicken thighs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 onion diced
2 cups apricot preserves
4 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons dijon mustard
2 teaspoon ground ginger

Steps:

  • Place chicken thighs in the bottom of a slow cooker. I used 6 quart slow cooker.
  • Add onions on top.
  • Whisk together the apricot preserves, soy sauce, dijon, salt, pepper and the ground ginger.
  • Pour over the top.
  • Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
  • When finished, remove chicken and place on a cookie sheet lined with foil.
  • Spoon the mixture over the chicken. Broil for 5-10 minutes or until the chicken begins to brown.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 523 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Protein 38 g, Fat 37 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Cholesterol 221 mg, Sodium 1097 mg, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

EASY APRICOT CHICKEN (ONLY 5 INGREDIENTS)



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You can make this easy, flavorful apricot chicken in the oven, slow cooker, pressure cooker, or even on the grill. You just can't go wrong with this recipe!

Provided by Erica Walker

Categories     Dinner     Main Course

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 chicken breasts ((boneless, skinless))
1 cup apricot preserves
1 cup Catalina salad dressing ((or Russian dressing))
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 ounces dried onion soup mix

Steps:

  • Cut chicken breasts in half or into serving-sized portions.
  • In a medium-sized bowl, combine apricot preserves, Catalina dressing, onion soup mix, and Dijon mustard. Mix well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261 kcal, Carbohydrate 14 g, Protein 24 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 72 mg, Sodium 717 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 12 g, ServingSize 1 serving

Tips:

  • Use ripe apricots for a sweeter and more flavorful glaze.
  • If you don't have apricot preserves, you can substitute another type of fruit preserves, such as peach or orange.
  • To make a thicker glaze, add a cornstarch slurry to the apricot preserves before cooking.
  • For a crispy chicken skin, broil the chicken for a few minutes before serving.
  • Serve the chicken with a side of rice or vegetables.

Conclusion:

This slow-cooker 5-ingredient apricot glazed chicken is an easy and delicious weeknight meal. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the apricot glaze is sweet and tangy. With just a few simple ingredients, you can have a delicious and satisfying meal on the table in no time.

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