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Slow Cooker Chicken with Fig Jam and Goat Cheese

Slow Cooker Chicken with Fig Jam and Goat Cheese Bliss

Experience the delightful combination of savory chicken with the sweetness of fig jam and creaminess of goat cheese in this slow cooker recipe.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pounds Chicken Breasts Tender and flavorful; turkey can be substituted.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
For the Sweet and Savory Sauce
  • 1 cup Fig Jam Can be substituted with apricot or raspberry jam.
  • 4 cloves Minced Garlic Always use fresh garlic for best results.
  • 1/4 cup Balsamic Vinegar Red wine vinegar is a suitable alternative.
  • 2 teaspoons Thyme Fresh thyme enhances flavor; dried can be used.
For Creamy Topping
  • 4 ounces Goat Cheese Can be substituted with feta or blue cheese.
Cooking Essentials
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Ideal for sautéing the garlic.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Crucial for flavor balance.
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper Crucial for flavor balance.

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • skillet

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, pour in olive oil and sauté minced garlic for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Place seasoned chicken in the slow cooker, top with sautéed garlic, balsamic vinegar, and fig jam.
  4. Sprinkle fresh thyme leaves over the chicken and sauce mixture in the slow cooker.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours until chicken is tender (165°F internal temperature).
  6. About 15 minutes before serving, add crumbled goat cheese on top of the chicken.
  7. Once done, serve the chicken with the fig sauce drizzled over and garnish with thyme.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 35gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 780mgPotassium: 480mgFiber: 1gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 85mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

This dish keeps well for meal prep and is perfect for busy weeknights.

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