Best 4 Crock Pot Apricot Chicken Recipes
Are you craving a delectable and effortless dish that tantalizes your taste buds? Look no further than crock pot apricot chicken! This one-pot wonder is a symphony of flavors, where succulent chicken mingles with the tangy sweetness of apricots and a chorus of aromatic spices. Whether you're hosting a cozy dinner for loved ones or simply seeking a convenient and flavorful weeknight meal, crock pot apricot chicken is your culinary savior. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your crock pot, and embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you savoring every bite.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
EASY CROCK POT MOROCCAN CHICKEN, CHICKPEA AND APRICOT TAGINE
This is one of my family's favourite recipes; I am constantly asked all the time to make it. I was taught it by a Moroccan friend who also lives in France - it is an old family recipe passed down for many years. It is great all year around - served with flat breads or pitta breads & assorted salads in spring & summer or served with hot fluffy & fruity couscous, assorted chutneys or pickles in the depths of winter. I make mine in a fantastic "Electric Tagine" made by Tefal; it of course works in a more traditional clay tagine - BUT the real secret is.......it works like a dream in a Slow cooker/Crock Pot. Try it out! If you cannot get Ras-el-Hanout, which is an exotic Moroccan spice mixture, including rose petals - don't worry, use the other spices I have listed instead; or I have a Ras-el-Hanout recipe posted on Recipezaar: Recipe #205185 N.B. I notice in a review that it has been suggested that Chemical Heat is needed!! The great thing about sharing recipes is that they can be adapted to personal taste. BUT, this is not supposed to be a "Hot" recipe, but a "Fragrant & Fruity" recipe!! A Tagine by definition is SLOW cooked over a LOW heat & is very fruity with subtle undertones of heat! However, life would be boring if you couldn't add a bit of "heat", but it's just not traditional. What is traditional, is to allow your guests to add their own heat, so have a bowl of "Harissa" on the table. Preserved lemons are also a wonderful and traditional addition - I have a recipe posted on Recipezaar: Recipe #209590 PLEASE NOTE: This recipe lists canned chickpeas in the ingredients, NOT dried! If you use dried chickpeas, you MUST soak them and cook them first!
Provided by French Tart
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 3h30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- PLEASE NOTE: This recipe lists canned chickpeas in the ingredients, NOT dried! If you use dried chickpeas, you MUST soak them and cook them first!
- Heat up olive oil in a frying pan/skillet & saute chopped onions & garlic for 5-10 minutes.
- Add chicken stock & gradually mix in flour or cornflour until well mixed & not lumpy.Add honey & tomato paste & mix well.
- Add herbs,spices & finely chopped ginger with salt & pepper to taste.
- Finally add tinned tomatoes & mix well.
- Pour the above tomato,onion & spice mix into slow cooker or tagine.
- Add chicken & chickpeas & mix well.
- Add dried apricots making sure they are covered by juice. (Add the carrots if using.).
- Give it a gentle but good stir to mix everything together well.
- Crock Pot or Slow Cooker - Cook on high for about 3 to 4 hours OR automatic with keep warm facility for up to 8 hours. (Please note that the cooking times depend on your crockpot, the cooking times I have suggested work fine with mine which is a Morphy Richards Slow Cooker.).
- If cooking in a Traditional Tagine, do as above & cook SLOWLY over gas or barbeque for about 2-3 hours.
- Electric Tagine cooking - same as the slowcooker. If you need to thicken it up towards the end of the cooking time, add cornflour which has been mixed with a little water & add to the tagine - mix well.
- Serve with freshly chopped Coriander/Cilantro sprinked on top & either with couscous, rice, fresh flat bread, pitta bread or salads. It is also good (if not traditional) served with fluffy pureed or mashed potatoes & pasta.
- Note: You can use chicken pieces or whole chicken which has been cut up into portions, but you will then need to brown them in a frying pan or skillet beforehand. Preserved lemons make a great addition, add them when you add the apricots and carrots.
CROCK POT APRICOT CHICKEN
Make and share this Crock Pot Apricot Chicken recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Lennie
Categories Chicken
Time 8h20m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a bowl, whisk together dressing, jam and soup mix.
- Brush each piece of chicken with sauce and place in slow cooker; cover chicken with any remaining sauce.
- Cover and cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours or on High for 3 to 4 hours.
EASY CROCK POT MOROCCAN CHICKEN, CHICKPEA AND APRICOT TAGINE
Steps:
- Heat up olive oil in a frying pan/skillet & saute chopped onions & garlic for 5-10 minutes. Add chicken stock & gradually mix in flour or cornflour until well mixed & not lumpy. Add honey & tomato paste & mix well. Add herbs,spices & finely chopped ginger with salt & pepper to taste. Finally add tinned tomatoes & mix well. Pour the above tomato,onion & spice mix into slow cooker or tagine. Add chicken & chickpeas & mix well. Add dried apricots making sure they are covered by juice. (Add the carrots if using.). Give it a gentle but good stir to mix everything together well. Crock Pot or Slow Cooker - Cook on high for about 3 to 4 hours OR automatic with keep warm facility for up to 8 hours. If cooking in a Traditional Tagine, do as above & cook SLOWLY over gas or barbeque for about 2-3 hours. Serve with freshly chopped Coriander/Cilantro sprinked on top & either with couscous, rice, fresh flat bread, pita bread or salads. It is also good (if not traditional) served with fluffy pureed or mashed potatoes & pasta. Note: Preserved lemons make a great addition, add them when you add the apricots and carrots.
APRICOT CHICKEN FOR THE GOURMET CROCK POT
This recipe was adapted from The Gourmet Slow Cooker cookbook, hence the name. If cooked for 4 hours using bone-in chicken breasts, the chicken is tender, moist and on the bone. Serve this over a bed of saffron rice for a wonderful, flavorful meal.
Provided by PaulaG
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 4h20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a spice mill or coffee grinder, grind the cinnamon to a fine powder.
- In a large saute pan over medium-high heat add the oil and when warm stir in sliced onions.
- Saute onions, stirring frequently, for 10 to 15 minutes, until browned.
- Add the garlic and grated ginger and stir for 3 to 5 minutes.
- Add the cinnamon, ground cardamom, tomatoes, chicken stock and salt.
- Cook for 5 minutes.
- Place chicken in the crock pot and pour the onion mixture over.
- Cover and cook on low for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is tender.
- The last 30 minutes of cooking, add the apricots and saffron water.
- Finish cooking and serve immediately on top of saffron rice.
Tips:
- Use ripe, fresh apricots for the best flavor.
- If you don't have fresh apricots, you can use dried apricots. Just be sure to soak them in hot water for 30 minutes before using.
- You can also use other fruits in this recipe, such as peaches, plums, or pineapple.
- If you like your chicken to be more tender, you can cook it on low for 6-8 hours instead of 4-6 hours.
- Serve this dish over rice, noodles, or mashed potatoes.
Conclusion:
Crock Pot Apricot Chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a busy weeknight meal. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the apricots add a sweet and tangy flavor. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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