WW Friendly Slow Cooker Cranberry Apple Chicken
Boneless, skinless chicken breasts simmered with cranberries, apple and apple juice until tender. This simple and delicious slow cooker recipe has just 2 WW Points!
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 6 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 5 ounces each)
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1 green apple, peeled, cored and sliced
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 cup unsweetened apple juice or cider
- 1-1/2 tablespoons minute tapioca
Instructions
- Ideal slow cooker size: 4-Quart.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper and place in the slow cooker. Sprinkle with cranberries and apples.
- In a medium bowl, stir together the brown sugar, apple juice and tapioca and pour over the chicken and fruit.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 4 to 6 hours, or until the chicken is tender.
Notes
Serving size: 1/6th recipe
WW Points: 2
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(Must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.) 4 PointsPlus (Old plan) Variations
(Must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.) 4 PointsPlus (Old plan) Variations
- Make it savory – Replace the brown sugar with Dijon mustard for a tangier twist.
- Holiday style – Add a pinch of cinnamon and nutmeg for a cozy Thanksgiving-style flavor.
- Lower sugar – Use a sugar substitute to cut down on points.
- Different apples – Try Honeycrisp for sweetness or Pink Lady for a balance of tart and sweet.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/6th recipe | Calories: 190kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 91mg | Sodium: 167mg | Potassium: 615mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 69IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg