Crock Pot Cranberry Apple Chicken Breasts
Transform your dinner routine with this irresistibly flavorful Crock Pot Cranberry Apple Chicken Breasts recipe! Tender, juicy chicken breasts are slow-cooked to perfection alongside sweet-tart dried cranberries and chunks of fresh apples, all bathed in a warming medley of apple cider, maple syrup, and cozy spices like cinnamon and ginger. The dish is finished with a velvety, slow-simmered sauce thickened to perfection, making it ideal for spooning over rice, quinoa, or mashed potatoes. Ready in just 15 minutes of prep time and perfect for busy weeknights, this comforting yet sophisticated recipe is a must-try for fall and winter. Garnished with vibrant parsley, it’s as visually stunning as it is delicious. Tags: slow cooker chicken recipes, fall crock pot dinners, cranberry apple chicken.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 2 large apple (peeled, cored, and chopped)
- 1 cup apple cider
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
Place the chicken breasts on the bottom of the crock pot, making sure they are arranged in a single layer.
Spread the dried cranberries and chopped apples evenly over the chicken.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the apple cider, maple syrup, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, salt, and black pepper.
Pour the mixture over the chicken, cranberries, and apples, ensuring everything is well coated.
Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on low for 4-5 hours, or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the crock pot and set it aside on a plate, covered to keep warm.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry.
Turn the crock pot to the high setting. Stir the cornstarch slurry into the sauce in the crock pot and let it cook for 5-10 minutes, or until the sauce thickens.
Return the chicken to the crock pot and spoon the thickened sauce over it.
Garnish with fresh parsley before serving and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2069 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 26.3 g | 34% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.2 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 592 mg | 197% | |
| Sodium | 2944 mg | 128% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 228.7 g | 83% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.8 g | 78% | |
| Total Sugars | 184.7 g | ||
| Protein | 217.6 g | 435% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 169 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 8.2 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 2586 mg | 55% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
