Slow Cooker Chicken with Fig Jam and Goat Cheese Delight

This Slow Cooker Chicken with Fig Jam and Goat Cheese is a gluten-free delight that transforms busy weeknights into special occasions with minimal prep.

Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 6

Total Time 6 15

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 450

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

4 pieces Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
1 tablespoon Olive Oil Can substitute with vegetable oil

For the Flavor

1 cup Fig Jam Feel free to swap with apricot or raspberry jam
4 cloves Minced Garlic Fresh garlic is best
2 tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar Apple cider vinegar can be a milder substitute
2 teaspoons Fresh Thyme Dried thyme can be used at a 1/3 ratio

For the Topping

4 ounces Goat Cheese Can substitute with feta or blue cheese

Equipment

slow cooker
Skillet
Meat Thermometer

Method

Cooking Instructions

Season the boneless, skinless chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
Heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Place seasoned chicken in slow cooker, pour sautéed garlic over, drizzle balsamic vinegar and fig jam, sprinkle thyme, and mix gently.
Cover and cook on low heat for 4-6 hours until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
In the final 15 minutes, add crumbled goat cheese over the chicken and re-cover.
Serve warm, drizzled with fig sauce, and garnish with additional thyme.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Freeze chicken (without goat cheese) for up to 3 months.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!