This slow cooker apricot chicken is one of those great slow cooker dinners that only takes a few minutes prep time, but rewards you with a delicious meal at the end of the day.

My version of apricot chicken start with searing the chicken, softening some onion then adding those classic apricot ingredients along with Dijon Mustard and fresh thyme leaves.

The end result is a flavour packed dinner that the entire family is sure to enjoy. Serve it with rice, mashed potatoes or pasta and a side of steamed vegetables.

Slow cooker recipes

Searching for more ways to get the most out of your slow cooker? Take a look at the slow cooker recipes below:

• Slow cooker butter chicken
• Slow cooker bolognese
• Slow cooker beef and broccoli
• Slow cooker Mongolian beef
• Slow cooker chicken wild rice soup

Ingredients and substitutions

To make this slow cooker dinner you will need:

• Boneless skinless chicken thighs – This could be substituted with skinless chicken breast, although chicken thigh will give a better flavour.
• Olive oil – Use a good quality extra virgin olive oil, or your preferred frying oil.
• Onion – Use a brown onion.
• Can apricot nectar
• Can apricot halves
• Sachet French onion soup mix
• Fresh thyme leaves – The fresh thyme leaves can be substituted with dried thyme leaves.

Storage

Store this apricot chicken in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat until piping hot using the stovetop or microwave.

This chicken is also suitable for freezing. Freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Defrost in the fridge overnight before reheating until piping hot.