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Crockpot Cranberry Chicken Recipe

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A flavorful and easy Crockpot Cranberry Chicken dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a tangy cranberry and orange juice sauce, perfect for a simple weeknight meal or holiday dinner.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast (or chicken thighs)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, minced

Sauce

  • 1.5 cups whole berry cranberry sauce
  • 1/2 cup orange juice

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the whole berry cranberry sauce and orange juice until well combined and smooth.
  2. Season the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts evenly in the slow cooker. Season both sides with salt, pepper, and minced fresh rosemary to infuse flavor.
  3. Add Sauce to Chicken: Pour the cranberry and orange juice mixture evenly over the seasoned chicken, coating it thoroughly.
  4. Cook the Chicken: Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 2 to 2.5 hours or on low for 3 to 3.5 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
  5. Serve: Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and spoon the cranberry sauce mixture over the top. Alternatively, shred the chicken in the juices for a more mixed, saucy dish before serving.

Notes

  • Using chicken thighs instead of breasts will give a juicier result with richer flavor.
  • Adjust salt and pepper to taste before cooking, as cranberry sauce can be sweet.
  • For a thicker sauce, remove the chicken and simmer the sauce on the stovetop to reduce before serving.
  • This dish pairs well with rice, quinoa, or mashed potatoes to soak up the sauce.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently.

Keywords: cranberry chicken, crockpot chicken, slow cooker recipes, cranberry sauce chicken, easy chicken dinner

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