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Sweet and Spicy Crockpot Chicken Recipe

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  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Description

This Sweet and Spicy Crockpot Chicken is an effortless and flavorful dish combining tender chicken breasts with chunky salsa, all-fruit preserves, peppers, and warming spices. Perfect for busy weeknights, this slow cooker recipe delivers a balanced blend of sweet and spicy notes, enhanced by cumin and chili powder, finishing with a juicy and aromatic finish.

Ingredients

Chicken and Vegetables

  • 6 (4 oz) boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 green pepper, chopped
  • 1 small Vidalia onion, chopped fine
  • 2-3 garlic cloves, minced

Sauces and Spices

  • 16 oz jar medium or hot chunky salsa (Trader Joe’s Peach Salsa recommended)
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/4 cup apricot or peach all-fruit preserves
  • Fresh ground black pepper, to taste
  • Sea salt, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare Chicken: Place the boneless skinless chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker, ensuring they are evenly spaced for consistent cooking.
  2. Add Vegetables: Layer the chopped green pepper, finely chopped Vidalia onion, and minced garlic evenly on top of the chicken breasts.
  3. Mix Sauce: In a separate bowl, combine the chunky salsa, tomato sauce, ground cumin, chili powder, apricot or peach preserves, fresh ground pepper, and sea salt. Stir well until all ingredients are thoroughly mixed.
  4. Pour Sauce Over Chicken: Pour the prepared sauce mixture evenly over the chicken and vegetables in the slow cooker, ensuring everything is covered.
  5. Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat. For fresh chicken breasts, cook for 3-4 hours or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). For frozen chicken breasts, cook on low for 5-6 hours to ensure thorough cooking.
  6. Serve: Once cooked, carefully remove the chicken and serve with your preferred side dishes to enjoy a sweet and spicy main course.

Notes

  • Use medium or hot salsa depending on preferred spice level.
  • Trader Joe’s Peach Salsa offers a great balance of sweetness and spice.
  • Adjust salt and pepper to suit your taste.
  • For best results, use fresh chicken breasts, but frozen can be used with longer cooking time.
  • Internal temperature of chicken should reach 165°F to ensure safe consumption.
  • Can be served with rice, tortillas, or steamed vegetables.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 hours
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://cookinginspirations.com/sweet-and-spicy-crockpot-chicken-recipe/