Description
A delightful dish that combines sweet and savory flavors with tender chicken, fig jam, and creamy goat cheese, perfect for special occasions or cozy family meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs or 680 g)
- 1 cup fig jam
- 4 oz (113 g) goat cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a small skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- In the slow cooker, place the seasoned chicken breasts, pour the sautéed garlic over them, followed by the balsamic vinegar and fig jam, and sprinkle the thyme on top.
- Cover and cook on low heat for 4-6 hours or until the chicken is tender and fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 165°F or 74°C).
- About 15 minutes before serving, sprinkle the crumbled goat cheese over the chicken and cover to allow it to melt.
- Once cooked, remove the chicken from the slow cooker, drizzle with fig jam sauce, and serve warm, garnished with additional thyme if desired.
Notes
- If lactose intolerant, consider using a dairy-free cheese alternative.
- For a lower sugar option, use unsweetened fruit preserves instead of fig jam.
- Swap chicken breasts for thighs for a juicier result.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To freeze, do so before adding goat cheese; it can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: slow cooker, chicken, fig jam, goat cheese, easy recipe, family meal