Slow Cooker Chicken: Juicy Delight with Fig Jam and Goat Cheese
This slow cooker chicken is a juicy delight, combining the sweetness of fig jam with the tanginess of goat cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Total Time: 6-8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup fig jam
- 4 ounces goat cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- Spread the fig jam over the chicken, then add the goat cheese on top.
- Drizzle with olive oil and add minced garlic, salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken in the slow cooker and mix with the sauce before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, sear the chicken in a skillet before adding to the slow cooker.
- Serve with crusty bread or over rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg