Slow Cooker Cranberry Dijon Chicken
Slow Cooker Cranberry Dijon Chicken is just 5 ingredients and 5 minutes to prep and has delicious, warm and cozy winter time flavors!
Yield: 6 -8 servings
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- ½ cup prepared cranberry sauce
- ¼ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary or thyme, minced
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper on both sides. Place in slow cooker insert.
- In a small bowl, combine cranberry sauce, broth, Dijon mustard, and rosemary or thyme. Mix well and then pour over the chicken in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or on high for 2 ½ to 3 hours.
- Remove chicken from the slow cooker and cut into slices. Return to the slow cooker and let the chicken sit for about 5 minutes, to soak up the sauces, before serving.
Notes
Chicken: I use and recommend boneless, skinless chicken thighs, but you can substitute boneless, skinless chicken breasts as well. I’ve made it that way and while it’s a tad less flavorful, it’s still really good.
Cranberry sauce: I tend to use and prefer my easy homemade cranberry sauce (it just takes 15 minutes!) but it would be fine to use a canned cranberry sauce here as well.
Broth: I prefer low-sodium chicken broth to control the amount of sodium in this dish.
Mustard: Dijon mustard adds the right amount of tang and spice for this recipe. I think a plain yellow mustard would alter the flavor and I haven't tested it that way.
Herbs: You can use either fresh rosemary or fresh thyme for this recipe. I’ve tried it with both and liked both ways. You could also try substituting a teaspoon of either herb in dried form, but I haven’t tested that.
Serving: Serve with potatoes or brown rice or over quinoa, polenta or mashed potatoes.
Leftovers: The leftovers, once cooled, can be stored in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days. Reheat over medium low heat in a skillet on the stove or in single servings in the microwave until warmed through. You can also freeze the leftovers. Once cooled, place in a freezer-safe ziptop bag or container, label and date it, and freeze for up to 5 months. Defrost overnight in the refrigerator and then reheat.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 291kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 184mg | Sodium: 474mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g
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