Slow Cooker Cranberry Chicken Recipe with a Twist

This slow cooker cranberry chicken recipe is a perfect combination of tangy and sweet flavors. The chicken is cooked to perfection in a slow cooker with a cranberry sauce, resulting in a tender and flavorful dish that will impress your family and friends. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal effort, you can create a delicious and comforting meal that is perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup cranberry sauce
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon water

Directions

1. Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
2. In a medium bowl, mix together the cranberry sauce, balsamic vinegar, honey, garlic, thyme, salt, and black pepper.
3. Pour the cranberry sauce mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker.
4. Cover and cook on low heat for 4-6 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
5. In a small bowl, mix together the cornstarch and water to make a slurry.
6. Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and set aside.
7. Pour the cranberry sauce mixture from the slow cooker into a saucepan.
8. Heat the cranberry sauce mixture over medium heat and stir in the cornstarch slurry.
9. Cook the sauce until it thickens, stirring frequently.
10. Meanwhile, shred the cooked chicken using two forks.
11. Once the sauce has thickened, remove it from heat and pour it over the shredded chicken, tossing to coat evenly.
12. Serve the slow cooker cranberry chicken over cooked rice or with a side of vegetables.
13. Enjoy!

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