Slow Cooker Apricot Chicken
Add some sweet and savory flavors to your dinner-time routine with slow-cooker apricot chicken. The tender chicken cooks up to perfection and is perfect for busy evenings. And it only requires five ingredients.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours
Total Time: 8 hours and 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Preparation Level: Beginner +
What I Love About This Recipe
- It only takes five minutes to get the dinner in the Crock Pot and cooking.
- The sweet and savory flavors are out-of-this-world.
- The chicken turns out so tender and can be served on top of rice or mashed potatoes.
Ingredients
- 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
- Onion soup mix
- Dijon mustard
- Soy sauce
- Apricot preserves
The full printable recipe with measurements and instructions is at the bottom of the post in the recipe card.
How To Make The Apricot Chicken
Start by adding the chicken to the slow cooker. Sprinkle the onion soup mix on top of the chicken.
Next, add the Dijon mustard and soy sauce to the slow cooker. Spread the apricot preserves on top, place the lid on the cooker, and cook for eight hours on low temperature.
What To Serve With Apricot Chicken
- Fresh cucumber tomato salad from Budget Bytes
- White or brown rice
- Mashed potatoes
- Oven-baked potato wedges
Storage and Reheating Instructions
Store any leftover apricot chicken in an airtight container and keep it refrigerated. To reheat, place some in a microwave-safe bowl, add a tablespoon of water or chicken broth, and heat for two to three minutes or until the chicken is heated through.
Slow Cooker Apricot Chicken
Ingredients
- 4 skinless boneless chicken breasts
- 1 ounce packet of dried onion soup mix
- 4 teaspoons of Dijon mustard
- 2 Tablespoons of soy sauce
- 12 ounce jar of apricot preserves
Instructions
- Add the chicken to the crock pot.
- Sprinkle the onion soup mix on top.
- Next, add the Dijon mustard and soy sauce.
- Spread the apricot preserves over the top, cover with the lid, and cook on low for eight hours.
- Eat the chicken whole or shred and add to rice or mashed potatoes.
