Slow Cooker Cranberry Apple Chicken

Rastelli’s

Servings

6

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

6 hours

Category

Dinner

The Slow Cooker Cranberry Apple Chicken offers a delicious blend of sweet and tart flavors. Tangy cranberries and Granny Smith apples infuse tender chicken with fruity goodness, while brown sugar and apple juice add delightful sweetness. A hint of dried thyme brings warmth and aroma, making this a comforting and flavorful dinner choice.

Slow Cooker Cranberry Apple Chicken

Ingredients

  • 1 medium Granny Smith Apple

  • 1 lb. Rastelli’s Organic Skinless and Boneless Chicken Breast

  • 1 tbsp Flour

  • 1 cup Fresh or Frozen Cranberries

  • Salt and Pepper, to taste

  • 1 tbsp Brown Sugar

  • 1 tsp Dried Thyme

  • 1 cup Apple Juice or Cider

Directions

  1. Peel and core apple. Cut into chunks.

  2. Lightly season chicken pieces with salt and pepper, dredge in flour.

  3. Place chicken in the slow cooker. On top of the chicken, spread cranberries and apples evenly over the chicken.

  4. In a separate bowl, mix brown sugar, thyme and apple juice or cider. Pour over chicken and fruit.

  5. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours. Taste sauce and adjust seasoning. If sauce has not thickened, turn on high and cook uncovered for up to 30 minutes to thicken sauce.
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