Slow Cooker Apricot Chicken

Slow Cooker Apricot Chicken

summery chicken dinner

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 15m
Cook Time: 2h 30m
Total Time: 2h 45m
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (5 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

617
Calories
18.7g
Fat
64.1g
Carbohydrate
52.5g
Protein
210mg
Cholesterol
733mg
Sodium
Slow Cooker Apricot Chicken

Recipe Description

This easy Slow Cooker Apricot Chicken is made with boneless skinless chicken thighs, fresh apricots, and simple pantry ingredients. And if you are looking for a chicken dinner that is sure to impress, this is the recipe for you. Juicy chicken thighs cooked low and slow in a bright-tasting apricot sauce. The combination of flavors is light, summery and delicious, both sweet and slightly spicy. The result is a flavorful dish that tastes amazing and makes the house smell great.

With this recipe, you start by searing the boneless chicken thighs in a skillet. Next, use the same skillet to make the apricot sauce. The amount of sugar depends on the sweetness of the fruit and your taste. So feel free to adjust the sugar levels to your liking. The recipe creates the perfect amount of sauce for serving over rice or mashed potatoes. Enjoy!

To make the Slow Cooker Apricot Chicken, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Slow Cooker Apricot Chicken

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Steps to make

  1. 1

    Pan-sear chicken thighs

    5 min
    Step 1 - Slow Cooker Apricot Chicken

    In a large skillet over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil. Sprinkle the chicken thighs on both sides with salt and sear the thighs for 2 minutes per side.

  2. 2

    Transfer to slow cooker

    1 min
    Step 2 - Slow Cooker Apricot Chicken

    Transfer the chicken to the bowl of a slow cooker

  3. 3

    Saute onions and garlic

    3 min
    Step 3 - Slow Cooker Apricot Chicken

    To the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and add 1 chopped onion and 4 sliced garlic cloves. Sauté the onions and garlic, about 3 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add apricots

    4 min
    Step 4 - Slow Cooker Apricot Chicken

    Add 2 pounds pitted apricots and sauté about 4 minutes until softened.

  5. 5

    Add sugar

    1 min
    Step 5 - Slow Cooker Apricot Chicken

    Add ½ cup sugar and mix to combine. Taste and add more sugar if needed.

  6. 6

    Add stock, chili sauce and spices

    1 min
    Step 6 - Slow Cooker Apricot Chicken

    Add ½ cup chicken stock, ¼ cup of sweet chili sauce, ½ teaspoon paprika, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Taste and add more chili sauce if you wish.

  7. 7

    Add sauce to slow cooker

    1 min
    Step 7 - Slow Cooker Apricot Chicken

    Pour the sauce over the chicken thighs.

  8. 8

    Cook

    2h 30m
    Step 8 - Slow Cooker Apricot Chicken

    Cover and cook on high for 2 hours and 30 minutes or on low for 5 hours.

  9. 9

    Mix cornstarch with water

    Step 9 - Slow Cooker Apricot Chicken

    Towards the end of cooking time, in a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 1 tablespoon water until smooth.

  10. 10

    Add to slow cooker

    Step 10 - Slow Cooker Apricot Chicken

    Add the cornstarch mixture to the slow cooker and mix to combine. Cover and let the sauce thicken, about 5 minutes. Then stir again.

  11. 11

    Serve

    Step 11 - Slow Cooker Apricot Chicken

    Serve over rice or mashed potatoes. Enjoy!

About the author

Bethany Lim

Bethany is very passionate about maintaining a healthy lifestyle and clean diet. She’s trying to cut meat out of her diet as much as possible and focuses on cooking vegetarian food and fish. Bethany gets a kick from finding ways to add new twists to classic dishes. What’s more, thanks to her Asian roots, she’s great at combining different cuisines to come up with something extraordinary. Bethany’s recipes will inspire you to add new colors and flavors to your everyday meals.

Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (5 reviews)
Uni
February 11, 2025
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I made this apricot chicken for our anniversary dinner. The chicken was super tender and the sauce was bursting with flavor. My husband couldn't stop raving about it. It's now our go-to recipe for special occasions. Just perfect.

Emily Johnson
November 6, 2024
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I made this Slow Cooker Apricot Chicken for my family and it was a hit! The chicken turned out so juicy and flavorful. Even my kids loved it. I enjoyed cooking it on a busy weekday, knowing it was easy and that it could simmer while I helped with homework. Proud of this dish!

Wanda Johnson
June 17, 2024
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Absolutely delicious meal!

Xandra
April 20, 2024
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I made this apricot chicken for my friends and they loved it! So easy and the flavor was just superb. I’m so proud!

Athina
July 17, 2023
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Bright, cheap and easy-to-make chicken dish. Thanks for sharing the recipe!

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