Best 8 Spicy Crockpot Chicken With Chipotle Marmalade Sauce Recipes

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Craving a spicy and flavorful chicken dish that requires minimal effort? Look no further than this tantalizing Slow Cooker Chipotle Chicken with Marmalade Sauce. Marinated in a blend of chipotle peppers, zesty citrus, and aromatic spices, the chicken emerges from the crockpot fall-off-the-bone tender, infused with a delightful smoky heat. Drizzle the luscious chipotle marmalade sauce, made with tangy orange marmalade, simmering chipotle peppers, and a hint of sweetness, over the chicken, resulting in a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.

This recipe collection also includes two additional variations to cater to diverse preferences. For those seeking a classic Southern comfort, try the Southern-Style Crockpot Chicken with Gravy. This dish features juicy chicken pieces smothered in a rich and velvety gravy, infused with a medley of aromatic herbs and spices, promising a hearty and comforting meal. If you're in the mood for a creamy and cheesy extravaganza, the Crockpot Creamy Tuscan Chicken is the perfect choice. Succulent chicken breasts are enveloped in a luscious sauce made with cream, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and Parmesan cheese, resulting in a delightful and indulgent dish.

These slow-cooker chicken recipes are not only bursting with flavor, but they're also incredibly convenient to prepare. Simply toss the ingredients into your crockpot, set it to the desired cooking time, and let the slow cooker work its magic while you attend to other tasks. Whether you're hosting a casual gathering, feeding a hungry family, or seeking a hassle-free weeknight meal, these recipes have got you covered. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey filled with spicy, Southern charm, and creamy Tuscan delight.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CHIPOTLE-MARMALADE CHICKEN



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Big on flavor and easy on the cook's time, this slow cooker chicken recipe is appealing. The sweet-hot sauce gets its heat from the chipotle pepper. I serve this dish with a side of rice to use up every delectable drop of the sauce. -Cittie, Tasteofhome.com Community

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/3 cup orange marmalade
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon minced chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
4 teaspoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine the broth, marmalade, oil, vinegar, chipotle pepper, honey, chili powder and garlic powder; pour over chicken. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until a thermometer reads 170°., Remove chicken to a serving platter and keep warm. Place cooking juices in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Gradually stir into the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with chicken. Freeze option: Cool chicken mixture. Freeze in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through slowly in a covered skillet until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165°, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth or water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 95mg cholesterol, Sodium 400mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 35g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SLOW COOKER CHIPOTLE-HONEY CHICKEN TACOS



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These may be the easiest tacos you ever make, but you'd never know it. The recipe hinges on just two ingredients: canned chipotles and honey, which slowly caramelize together for a glossy and incredibly tasty sauce. You may hesitate because there's so little liquid in the slow cooker with the chicken, but don't worry. That's how it's supposed to be. It allows the sauce to get a little sticky, which is exactly what you want. (Get the pressure cooker version of this recipe here.)

Provided by Sarah DiGregorio

Categories     dinner, weekday, tacos, main course

Time 5h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
3 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 to 4 chipotles from a can of chipotles in adobo, finely chopped, plus 2 tablespoons adobo sauce
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
Juice of 1 lime
Warmed tortillas, for serving
Pickled onion, for serving (see Tip)
Sliced or cubed avocado, for serving

Steps:

  • Combine the chicken, honey, onion and garlic powders, cumin, salt and chipotle chiles and adobo sauce in a 5- to 8-quart slow cooker. Stir well. Cook for at least 3 hours and up to 5 hours on low. If it's more convenient, you can let the slow cooker switch to warm after 5 hours. The dish will hold on warm for about another 3 hours before the chicken starts to become quite dry.
  • Using two forks, coarsely shred the chicken in the sauce. Stir in the black beans and lime juice. Cover and let the beans warm through, about 5 minutes. Taste and add more salt or lime juice if necessary. Serve in tortillas with pickled onion and avocado.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 376, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 37 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 41 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 1167 milligrams, Sugar 16 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SLOW COOKED CHIPOTLE CHICKEN



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Chipotle chile peppers add a delicious smoky and spicy flavor depth to this dish that is both warming and satisfying.

Provided by Mazola

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Mazola®

Time 3h55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed
3 tablespoons Mazola® Corn Oil
1 medium onion, sliced
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
½ cup warm water
1 tablespoon chicken-flavored bouillon powder
1 cup sour cream
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
Salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon Chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Pat chicken dry using paper towels. Cut chicken breasts into 2 to 3 ounce portions; add to 6-quart slow cooker.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, add onions and cook for 5 to 8 minutes until tender and beginning to brown.
  • Reduce heat and add garlic; cook for 1 minute.
  • Transfer onion mixture to electric blender or food processor. Add chipotle chilies, water and bouillon powder. Puree until smooth. Pour over chicken in slow cooker; cover.
  • Cook for 2 to 3 hours on HIGH, stirring once, cooking until chicken is tender and at least 170 degrees F.
  • Whisk together sour cream and cream cheese until smooth. Stir into chicken mixture. Season with salt and pepper if desired. Continue cooking for 15 to 20 minutes on LOW or until heated through.
  • Delicious served with rice, black beans, vegetables and warm corn tortillas. Garnish with cilantro, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374.8 calories, Carbohydrate 4.7 g, Cholesterol 115.8 mg, Fat 24.9 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 32.4 g, SaturatedFat 11.1 g, Sodium 376 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

SLOW-COOKER SPICY CHIPOTLE CHICKEN



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Looking for a great slow-cooker recipe for chicken thighs and legs? This is it-served with white rice and a spicy chipotle kick.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 5h20m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 Tbsp. oil
2-1/2 lb. mixed boneless skinless chicken thighs and legs
1 pkt. SHAKE 'N BAKE BBQ Glaze Seasoned Coating Mix
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. ground cumin
1 large onion, thinly sliced
2 Tbsp. chopped canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
4 cups instant white rice, uncooked

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook until each piece is evenly browned on both sides, turning once. Transfer chicken to slow cooker sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Sprinkle with seasoning mix, garlic powder and cumin. Add onions and peppers; cover with lid. Cook on HIGH 5 hours or until chicken is done (165°F).
  • Transfer chicken to platter. Carefully ladle liquid from slow cooker into 1-qt. glass measuring cup. Add enough boiling water to reserved liquid to measure 1 qt. (4 cups). Return liquid to slow cooker. Add rice; stir. Cover; let stand 5 min. Fluff rice with fork. Serve with chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Sodium 450 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 25 g

SLOW-COOKER CHICKEN CHIPOTLE SANDWICHES



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Chipotle chiles give this classic Mexican "torta" its spicy, smoky flavor, which is paired nicely with quick-pickled red onion, fresh queso and creamy avocado slices.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 3h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted crushed tomatoes (from 14.5-oz can)
2 chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, finely chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 cup water
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 small red onion, thinly sliced (1 cup)
6 torta or hoagie rolls, split
1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco
1 avocado, sliced

Steps:

  • In small bowl, beat tomatoes, chipotle chiles, chili powder, cumin, 1 teaspoon salt and the pepper with whisk.
  • Spray 3- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Place chicken in slow cooker. Pour tomato mixture over chicken. Cover; cook on High heat setting 3 hours or until chicken is tender.
  • Meanwhile, in small bowl, beat water, vinegar, sugar and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt with whisk until dissolved. Place onion in small bowl; pour vinegar mixture over onion. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour; drain.
  • In slow cooker, use two forks to shred chicken. Using slotted spoon, divide chicken among rolls. Top with a few of the red onion slices, a sprinkling of queso fresco and a few slices of avocado. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500, Carbohydrate 46 g, Cholesterol 155 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 4 g, Protein 41 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1650 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 1/2 g

SLOW COOKER SPICY CHICKEN



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I sometimes chop up a chipotle pepper and throw it in with some adobo sauce for a twist. I don't measure spices, so my measurements are conservative.

Provided by shmeya

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 4h15m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
½ (8 ounce) jar medium salsa
¼ cup tomato sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 small red onion, chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 pinch salt and fresh ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Arrange the chicken breasts in the bottom of a slow cooker, and pour in the salsa and tomato sauce. Add the garlic and onion, and sprinkle in the cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Set the cooker on Low, and cook until the chicken is very tender, 4 to 5 hours. Shred the chicken with two forks for serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152 calories, Carbohydrate 7.1 g, Cholesterol 60.8 mg, Fat 2.8 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 24.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 392.1 mg, Sugar 3 g

SPICY CROCKPOT CHICKEN WITH CHIPOTLE MARMALADE SAUCE



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Categories     Apple

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients:
1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, finely chopped, with about 1 teaspoon of the sauce
1/3 cup sweet orange marmalade
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon oil
Dash pepper
Dash salt
4 boneless chicken breast halves
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water

Steps:

  • Preparation: Combine the chipotle with adobo sauce, marmalade, chili powder, garlic powder, vinegar, honey, chicken broth, and oil. Wash chicken and pat dry; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Arrange the chicken breasts in the slow cooker; pour marmalade mixer over all. Cover and cook on LOW for 5 to 7 hours, or until chicken is cooked through. Put the chicken breasts on a plate; cover and keep warm. Pour the liquids into a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for about 5 to 7 minutes, until slightly reduced. Combine the cornstarch with cold water until smooth; stir into the sauce and continue cooking, stirring, for about 1 minute longer, or until thickened. Serve the chicken with the thickened sauce. Serves 4. The recipe can be doubled and cooked for the same amount of time. More Recipes Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken

ORANGE-CHIPOTLE CHICKEN



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Big on flavor and easy on the cook's time, this orange-chipotle chicken recipe is appealing. The sweet-yet-hot sauce gets its heat from the chipotle pepper. I serve this dish with a side of rice. —Cittie, Tasteofhome.com Community

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
1/4 cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons orange marmalade
1-1/2 teaspoons canola oil
1-1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons minced chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
1-1/2 teaspoons honey
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon cold water

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Transfer to a 1-1/2-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine the broth, marmalade, oil, vinegar, chipotle pepper, honey, chili powder and garlic powder; pour over chicken. Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or until a thermometer reads 165°., Remove chicken to a serving platter and keep warm. Place cooking juices in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Gradually stir into the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with chicken. Freeze option: Cool chicken mixture. Freeze in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through slowly in a covered skillet until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165°, stirring occasionally; add broth or water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 324 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 95mg cholesterol, Sodium 414mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 35g protein.

Tips:

  • For a spicier dish, use 2 chipotle peppers instead of 1.
  • If you don't have marmalade, you can substitute it with honey or brown sugar.
  • To make the chicken breasts even more tender, you can cook them on low for 6-8 hours.
  • Serve the chicken with rice, beans, or your favorite side dishes.
  • You can also use this recipe to make pulled chicken. Simply shred the chicken with two forks before serving.

Conclusion:

This spicy crockpot chicken with chipotle marmalade sauce is an easy and delicious weeknight meal. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and slightly spicy. Serve it with your favorite side dishes for a complete meal.

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