Crockpot Cranberry Chicken (Printable Version)
Slow-cooked chicken breasts in a tangy cranberry and herb sauce, perfect for a tender, flavorful dinner.
# Ingredients Required:
→ Protein
01 -
900-1200 grams boneless, skinless chicken breasts
→ Sauce
02 -
240 milliliters cranberry sauce (homemade or store-bought)
03 -
240 milliliters low-sodium chicken broth
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30 milliliters low-sodium soy sauce
→ Aromatics & Herbs
05 -
1 medium sweet onion, finely chopped
06 -
3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon dried thyme
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½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
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Fresh parsley, optional for garnish
# Guide to Cooking:
01 -
Dice the sweet onion and mince the garlic cloves to ensure even flavor distribution.
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Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts evenly at the bottom of the crockpot.
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In a mixing bowl, thoroughly blend cranberry sauce, chicken broth, soy sauce, dried thyme, minced garlic, and chopped onion.
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Pour the prepared sauce mixture evenly over the chicken breasts within the crockpot.
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Cover and cook on low heat for 6 to 8 hours or on high heat for 3 to 4 hours until the chicken is tender and can be easily shredded with forks.
06 -
Optionally sprinkle fresh parsley over the cooked chicken before serving to enhance presentation and flavor.
# Extra Suggestions:
01 -
For best results, avoid opening the crockpot lid frequently during the cooking process to maintain temperature.