Slow Cooker Apricot Chicken
Category: Dinner
Prep time : 15 min
Cook time : 6 hr
Total time : 6 hr 16 min
Makes: 6 Servings
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1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
2 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
3 Tbsp Dijon mustard
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp dried thyme
1 cup sliced onion
1 cup dried apricots, halved
Heat olive oil over medium-high heat in a large saute pan.
Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Add to pan and cook for 5-6 minutes, until browned, turning once.
Combine chicken broth, lemon zest and juice, mustard, garlic and thyme in slow cooker and whisk to combine. (Or you can stir it all together in a small bowl and add to your slow cooker.)
Add onions, apricots and seared chicken thighs to the slow cooker.
Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Add to pan and cook for 5-6 minutes, until browned, turning once.
Combine chicken broth, lemon zest and juice, mustard, garlic and thyme in slow cooker and whisk to combine. (Or you can stir it all together in a small bowl and add to your slow cooker.)
Add onions, apricots and seared chicken thighs to the slow cooker.
Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
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Submitted by Jessica on 2021-10-07