Best 5 Crock Pot Apple Chicken Recipes

"Crock Pot Apple Chicken" is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a busy weeknight meal. This recipe combines the flavors of sweet apples, savory chicken, and aromatic spices to create a mouthwatering dish that the whole family will love. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your household.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

SLOW COOKER CHICKEN AND APPLES

Slow Cooker Chicken and Apples image

An easy slow cooker recipe for chicken. Just place an apple inside the chicken, add apple juice, salt and pepper, and you've got moist chicken for dinner.

Provided by Lori Balter-Alvarado

Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Whole Chicken Recipes

Time 4h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (3 1/2) pound fryer chicken
1 apple
1 cup apple juice
aluminum foil

Steps:

Sprinkle salt and pepper all over the inside of the chicken. Put the whole apple inside the chicken cavity and place chicken into a slow cooker, breast-side down. Pour apple juice around chicken.
Cook on Low until chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, 4 to 6 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone, should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove from the slow cooker, cover with a doubled sheet of aluminum foil, and allow to rest in a warm area for 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290.3 calories, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 71.8 mg, Fat 17.2 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 24.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 93.6 mg, Sugar 6.9 g

AUTUMN APPLE CHICKEN

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I'd just been apple picking and wanted to bake something new with the bounty. I decided on apple chicken by throwing them in the slow cooker with some barbecue sauce. The dish fills my whole house with the most delicious smell. -Caitlyn Hauser, Brookline, New Hampshire

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 3h50m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 tablespoon canola oil
4 bone-in chicken thighs (about 1-1/2 pounds), skin removed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 medium Fuji or Gala apples, coarsely chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1/3 cup barbecue sauce
1/4 cup apple cider or juice
1 tablespoon honey

Steps:

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Brown chicken thighs on both sides; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker; top with apples., Add onion to same skillet; cook and stir over medium heat 2-3 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in barbecue sauce, apple cider and honey; increase heat to medium-high. Cook 1 minute, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Pour over chicken and apples. Cook, covered, on low 3-1/2 to 4-1/2 hours or until chicken is tender.Freeze option: Freeze cooled chicken mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a covered saucepan, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 333 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 87mg cholesterol, Sodium 456mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SLOW COOKER CHICKEN WITH APPLES AND HONEY

Slow Cooker Chicken with Apples and Honey image

Chicken with apples and honey. Easy and savory dish, perfect for fall.

Provided by Kimberly Ann

Time 3h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 (1.5 pound) package small yellow-fleshed potatoes
3 pounds skin-on, boneless chicken thighs
3 small apples, peeled and diced
½ medium sweet onion, diced
1 cup chicken broth
½ cup honey
⅓ cup applesauce
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

Chop any large potatoes in half.
Place potatoes in the bottom of a slow cooker. Add chicken thighs on top of potatoes, and spread apples and onion over top.
Mix chicken broth, honey, applesauce, garlic, salt, cinnamon, cumin, and pepper together in a bowl; pour over chicken mixture.
Cook until chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, 4 to 6 hours on Low, or about 3 hours on High. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
Remove chicken thighs from the slow cooker and place, skin-side up, on the prepared baking sheet.
Broil in the preheated oven until skin is crisp, 3 to 5 minutes. Serve with potatoes, apples, onions, and sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 570.2 calories, Carbohydrate 54 g, Cholesterol 128.7 mg, Fat 22.8 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 38.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 699 mg, Sugar 30.7 g

SLOW COOKER CHICKEN WITH ROSEMARY, APPLES AND ONIONS

Slow Cooker Chicken with Rosemary, Apples and Onions image

Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network

Categories main-dish

Time 4h15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 cups sliced onions
2 apples, peeled, cored and sliced
2 pounds cut up chicken pieces (with bone), with or without skin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary leaves
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup cream of celery soup
2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)

Steps:

Arrange onion and apple slices in bottom of slow cooker. Place chicken pieces on top and season all over with salt and black pepper. Sprinkle rosemary over chicken.
In a medium bowl, whisk together chicken broth and soup. Pour mixture over chicken.
Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours.
Serve chicken, sauce, apples, and onions over rice.

CROCK-POT APPLESAUCE CHICKEN

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A 3 or 4 quart crockpot is the best size for this, but I have a 6 quart. If your pot cooks fast, err on the lower end of cooking time. From the website A Year of Crockpoting

Provided by SweetSueAl

Categories Chicken Breast

Time 6h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

4 frozen chicken breast halves (or thighs)
1 1/2 cups applesauce
1 tablespoon dried onion flakes (or 1 yellow onion, chopped finely(my choice)
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Steps:

Put the frozen chicken pieces into your crockpot.
Add the onion (if you are using the dried onion, wait and add it to the applesauce).
In a bowl, mix the applesauce, vinegar, garlic, and spices together. Pour on top of the chicken.
Cover and cook on low for 5-7 hours, or on high for 3-4.
Serve with rice or noodles.

Tips:

- For a healthier version of this dish, use boneless, skinless chicken breasts. - To make the dish more flavorful, brown the chicken in a skillet before adding it to the slow cooker. - You can also add other vegetables to this dish, such as carrots, celery, or onions. - If you want a thicker sauce, mix together 1 tablespoon of cornstarch and 1 tablespoon of water and stir into the slow cooker 30 minutes before the end of cooking. - Serve this dish over rice, noodles, or mashed potatoes.

Conclusion:

This crock pot apple chicken is an easy and delicious meal to prepare. The chicken is tender and flavorful, and the apples add a sweet and slightly tart flavor to the dish. This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal or a casual gathering. It can also be made ahead of time and reheated when you are ready to serve. So next time you are looking for a simple and flavorful chicken dish, give this crock pot apple chicken a try.