Description
A gourmet yet effortless slow cooker chicken recipe combining the sweet richness of fig jam with tangy goat cheese for a flavorful and tender meal.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds / 680g)
- ½ cup fig jam (160g)
- 4 ounces soft, creamy goat cheese (115g)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary)
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (15ml)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (15ml)
- Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
- ½ cup low sodium chicken broth (120ml)
- Optional add-ins: baby carrots or pearl onions, fresh thyme, toasted chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- Pat chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine fig jam, minced garlic, chopped rosemary, balsamic vinegar, and olive oil. Stir until well blended.
- Pour chicken broth into the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Place chicken breasts on top of the broth, then spoon the fig jam mixture evenly over each piece.
- Cover and cook on low for 3 to 4 hours until chicken is tender.
- About 5 minutes before serving, crumble goat cheese over the chicken, cover again, and let it melt.
- Carefully remove chicken from slow cooker, spoon some fig jam sauce over the top, and serve.
Notes
[‘Use fresh goat cheese for best melting and flavor.’, ‘Add chicken broth to keep chicken moist and prevent fig jam from burning.’, ‘Cook on low heat to keep chicken juicy and allow flavors to meld.’, ‘Avoid stirring during cooking to prevent chicken from breaking up.’, ‘Double the recipe for leftovers; reheat gently with broth to keep sauce smooth.’, ‘Toast nuts and sprinkle on top before serving for added crunch.’, ‘Serve with creamy mashed potatoes, polenta, roasted vegetables, or a fresh green salad.’, ‘Do not freeze as goat cheese and fig jam sauce separate and become grainy when thawed.’]
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 to 4 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast wit
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 16
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 38
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