Here’s a flavorful and easy Slow Cooker Cranberry Chicken recipe — tangy, sweet, and perfect for a cozy dinner.
🍗 Slow Cooker Cranberry Chicken
Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup whole cranberry sauce (canned or homemade)
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 tbsp soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- Optional: fresh thyme or rosemary for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare chicken
Season chicken breasts lightly with salt and pepper. Place in the slow cooker. - Mix sauce
In a bowl, whisk together cranberry sauce, orange juice, honey, soy/Worcestershire sauce, Dijon, and garlic powder. - Combine & cook
Pour sauce over chicken. Cover and cook on low for 4–6 hours or high for 2–3 hours, until chicken is cooked through and tender. - Serve
- Spoon sauce over chicken
- Garnish with fresh thyme or rosemary
- Excellent with rice, quinoa, or roasted vegetables
Tips
- For extra flavor, sear chicken briefly in a skillet before adding to the slow cooker.
- You can stir in a handful of dried cranberries or chopped pecans for texture.
- Leftovers make great sandwiches or wraps.
If you like, I can also give a crockpot version with orange zest and fresh cranberries for a brighter, fresher flavor.
