Best 7 Slow Cooker Orange Chicken Breasts Recipes

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Getting succulent and zesty orange chicken breasts doesn't have to involve standing over a stove or making a mess. With a slow cooker, you can create a flavorful and juicy chicken dish that requires minimal effort. This article presents a collection of tempting recipes for slow cooker orange chicken breasts, offering a range of culinary adventures for home cooks. From classic recipes to exciting variations, these recipes will leave you craving more, all while highlighting the ease and convenience of a slow cooker.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SLOW COOKER ORANGE CHICKEN



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So many recipes call for chicken breast, but my DH prefers dark meat. So when I found this in Kraft Food and Family, I thought it would be perfect for him.

Provided by Chris Reynolds

Categories     Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 8h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 boneless skinless chicken thighs
3 tablespoons flour
1/3 cup orange marmalade
1/3 cup barbecue sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon grated fresh gingerroot

Steps:

  • Toss chicken with flour in slow cooker.
  • Stir in all remaining ingredients; cover with lid.
  • Cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours.
  • Serve with hot cooked rice and green beans.

SLOW COOKER ORANGE CHICKEN



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The easiest orange chicken ever because your slow cooker does all the work!! Super juicy, tender, and coated with a sweet-yet-tangy orange glaze that's irresistible!!

Provided by Averie Sunshine

Categories     Slow Cooker

Time 2h5m

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 1/2 to 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/3 cup cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon pepper, or to taste
1 cup orange marmalade
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 to 1 teaspoon ground ginger, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder or 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, lightly toasted if desired (add to a dry skillet and cook over medium heat for about 30 seconds or until fragrant)
2 tablespoons green onions, sliced thin for garnishing
orange slices, optional for garnishing

Steps:

  • Line a 3 to 6-quart slow cooker with a liner if using one. I prefer to use liners for easy cleanup.
  • Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil over bottom of the liner or slow cooker.
  • To a large, gallon-sized ziptop plastic bag, add the chicken, cornstarch, salt, pepper, seal bag, and toss to coat chicken evenly. Add chicken to slow cooker, evenly distributed; set aside.
  • To a 2-cup measuring cup or medium bowl, add the orange marmalade, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, ginger (I prefer 1 teaspoon but some people are sensitive to ginger), garlic, remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and stir to combine.
  • Pour mixture over the chicken, using a spoon to distribute the sauce as necessary, making sure all pieces are coated.
  • Cook covered on high for about 2 hours or on low for about 4 hours. If cooking on high, start checking at 90 minutes and if cooking on low, start checking at 3 hours. All slow cookers vary so cook until chicken is done (reaches 165F on an instant read thermometer).
  • Add chicken to a plate with as much extra cooking sauce spooned over the top as desired, garnish with sesame seeds, green onions, optional orange wedges, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 722 calories, Carbohydrate 67 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 193 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 18 grams fat, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 73 grams protein, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 1053 milligrams sodium, Sugar 49 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams unsaturated fat

SLOW-COOKER ORANGE CHICKEN



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This is a family-friendly recipe that even the kids will like. It's easy to prepare and flavorful enough to share with dinner guests. - Sherry Kozlowski, Morgantown, West Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup chicken broth
1 cup orange juice
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 to 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 6 ounces each)
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup water
4 ounces uncooked rice noodles
Chopped green onions

Steps:

  • Combine first 10 ingredients until well mixed. Place chicken in a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker; add broth mixture. Cook, covered, on low until tender, 3-4 hours. Remove chicken; when cool enough to handle, coarsely shred meat with 2 forks. Set aside., In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into cooking juices. Return chicken to slow cooker; add noodles. Cook, covered, on low for 15 minutes. Stir noodles; cook until thickened and noodles are tender, 15 minutes longer. Serve with green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 473 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 95mg cholesterol, Sodium 520mg sodium, Carbohydrate 67g carbohydrate (46g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 36g protein.

SLOW COOKER ORANGE CHICKEN BREASTS



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Who doesn't like ease of preparation and a delicious dinner when you walk in the door. Comes the Fall, I am into my Slow Cooker. From my 3-ingredients Slow Cooker Cookbook.

Provided by Lalaloob

Categories     Poultry

Time 3h30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 chicken breasts (I prefer bone in and skin on)
salt and pepper
cooking oil
1/2 cup orange juice concentrate
1 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
  • Heat a large sauté pan and add a couple of tablespoons of oil.
  • Sear the chicken, skin side down, until well browned.
  • Turn and brown the other side.
  • Place the chicken breasts into the slow cooker and add the orange juice concentrate.
  • Don't dilute with water.
  • Cook for 3 hours on high or 5 to 6 hours on low.
  • Remove the chicken and keep it warm.
  • Degrease the sauce with a ladle and stir the sour cream into the sauce.
  • Serve each chicken breasts with some of the sauce poured over the top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 416.8, Fat 24.8, SaturatedFat 10.5, Cholesterol 122.7, Sodium 138.4, Carbohydrate 15.2, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 15.3, Protein 32.3

AMAZING SLOW COOKER ORANGE CHICKEN



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I love Chinese takeout food, but I know that it's very high in sodium and fat. So I got to work at home and created a healthier version. Now I have peace of mind knowing what ingredients are in this slow cooker orange chicken and that it's better for my family. -Barbara J. Miller, Oakdale, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 cup chicken stock
1 cup orange juice
1 cup orange marmalade
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
1 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons molasses, optional
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1/2 cup cornstarch
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 large sweet red pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 cups fresh broccoli florets
Hot cooked rice
Optional toppings: chopped green onions, peanuts and fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first 11 ingredients; stir in molasses if desired. In a 4-qt. slow cooker, combine chicken, cornstarch, salt and pepper; toss to coat. Top with red pepper. Pour stock mixture over top. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or until chicken is tender., Stir in broccoli. Cover and cook on high 30-40 minutes longer or until broccoli is crisp-tender. Serve with rice. Sprinkle with toppings of your choice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319 calories, Fat 3 g fat (1 g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63 mg cholesterol, Sodium 891 mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50 g carbohydrate (36 g sugars, Fiber 1 g fiber), Protein 25 g protein.

AMAZING SLOW COOKER ORANGE CHICKEN



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Amazing chicken with just enough orange flavoring.

Provided by MamaMia2008

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Pan-Fried

Time 2h30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons vegetable shortening
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
½ teaspoon seasoned salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
¼ teaspoon salt
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
½ cup chicken broth
2 teaspoons brown sugar
⅓ cup frozen orange juice concentrate

Steps:

  • Heat the shortening in a skillet over medium-high heat. In a bowl, mix the flour, condensed soup, seasoned salt, pepper, and salt. Dip chicken in the mixture to coat, and fry in the skillet until golden brown.
  • Place chicken in a slow cooker. Mix the chicken broth, brown sugar, and orange juice concentrate in a bowl, and pour over chicken in the slow cooker.
  • Cover, and cook 2 to 3 hours on Low or 1 to 2 hours on High.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348.7 calories, Carbohydrate 23.3 g, Cholesterol 78 mg, Fat 14.7 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 29.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 823.5 mg, Sugar 11.5 g

SLOW-COOKER WHOLE ORANGE CHICKEN



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Bird is the word! This easy spin on classic orange chicken is so beautiful, no one will believe it came from your slow cooker.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 4h30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 jar (12 oz) sweet orange marmalade
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons chili garlic sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1 whole chicken (3 1/2 to 4 1/2 lb)
1-inch piece fresh gingerroot, peeled
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup orange juice
6 thin slices of orange, halved
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Cooked white rice, if desired

Steps:

  • Spray 5-quart oval slow cooker with cooking spray. In small bowl, mix marmalade, brown sugar, soy sauce, chili garlic sauce and salt. Add chicken and marmalade mixture to slow cooker, spreading marmalade mixture over chicken, inside and out. Place chicken breast side down; add gingerroot.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 4 to 5 hours, until instant-read thermometer inserted in thickest part of chicken thigh muscle and not touching bone reads at least 165°F (legs should move easily when lifted or twisted). Do not uncover slow cooker before 4 hours.
  • Remove gingerroot, and discard. Transfer chicken to cutting board; let stand about 5 minutes or until cool enough to handle. Cut into 8 pieces.
  • Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix cornstarch and orange juice; stir into liquid mixture in slow cooker. Cover; cook on High heat setting 10 to 15 minutes or until sauce thickens.
  • Position oven rack 4 inches from broiling element. Set oven control to broil. Line large rimmed baking pan with foil; carefully transfer chicken, skin side up, to pan. Place orange slices around chicken; brush oranges and chicken with sauce. Broil 3 to 5 minutes or until skin is golden brown and crisp; sprinkle with cilantro, and serve with more of the sauce over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 560, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 150 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 48 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 790 mg, Sugar 28 g, TransFat 1 g

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh oranges for the juice and zest.
  • If you don't have orange marmalade, you can substitute apricot or peach preserves.
  • To make the chicken breasts even more tender, you can pound them thin before cooking.
  • If you're using a slow cooker with a removable crock, you can sear the chicken breasts in a skillet before adding them to the slow cooker.
  • Serve the chicken breasts with rice, noodles, or vegetables.

Conclusion:

This slow cooker orange chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The chicken is tender and flavorful, and the orange sauce is sweet and tangy. Serve it with your favorite sides, and you'll have a meal that the whole family will love.

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