Description
Tender slow-cooked chicken simmered in a sweet and savory fig jam sauce, finished with tangy goat cheese and fresh herbs an elegant, effortless dish perfect for weeknights or entertaining.
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup fig jam or preserves
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp olive oil
4 oz goat cheese, crumbled
2 tbsp chopped fresh thyme or rosemary
Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
1. In a small bowl, whisk together fig jam, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, pepper, and olive oil until smooth.
2. Place chicken breasts in the bottom of a slow cooker.
3. Pour the fig mixture over the chicken, coating evenly.
4. Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours or on high for 2–3 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
5. Before serving, sprinkle crumbled goat cheese over the warm chicken and cover for 5 minutes to let it soften slightly.
6. Garnish with fresh herbs and a drizzle of the sauce from the slow cooker.
7. Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables.
Notes
Use bone-in chicken thighs for a richer flavor and juicier texture.
Add a splash of chicken broth if you prefer a thinner sauce.
Pairs beautifully with couscous, quinoa, or crusty bread to soak up the glaze.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 4 hrs
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: slow cooker chicken, fig jam chicken, goat cheese chicken, balsamic fig glaze