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Slow Cooker Chicken with Fig Jam and Goat Cheese Bliss

Indulge in a comforting Slow Cooker Chicken with Fig Jam and Goat Cheese that will transport your taste buds to a delightful culinary experience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken breasts Skinless and boneless is ideal for tenderness.
  • 1 cup Fig jam This sweet ingredient adds a rich flavor.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil Enhances sauce consistency and flavor depth.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Essential seasoning.
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper Essential seasoning.
For the Cheese Topping
  • 4 ounces Goat cheese Creamy and tangy.
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh thyme Adds a herbaceous note.

Equipment

  • slow cooker
  • Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper on both sides. Place the seasoned chicken into the slow cooker.
  2. In a skillet, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1–2 minutes.
  3. Pour the sautéed garlic and fig jam over the seasoned chicken in the slow cooker. Gently stir to combine the ingredients.
  4. Cover the slow cooker and set it to low heat. Allow the chicken to cook for 4 to 6 hours.
  5. About 15 minutes before serving, gently crumble goat cheese over the top of the chicken.
  6. Ladle some of the fig jam sauce from the slow cooker over the chicken. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 40gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 850mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish pairs beautifully with roasted vegetables or a light salad.

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