CHIPOTLE-MARMALADE CHICKEN

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Big on flavor and easy on the cook's time, this slow cooker chicken recipe is appealing. The sweet-hot sauce gets its heat from the chipotle pepper. I serve this dish with a side of rice to use up every delectable drop of the sauce. -Cittie, Tasteofhome.com Community

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 4h15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/3 cup orange marmalade
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon minced chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
4 teaspoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water

Steps:

Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine the broth, marmalade, oil, vinegar, chipotle pepper, honey, chili powder and garlic powder; pour over chicken. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until a thermometer reads 170°., Remove chicken to a serving platter and keep warm. Place cooking juices in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Gradually stir into the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with chicken. Freeze option: Cool chicken mixture. Freeze in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through slowly in a covered skillet until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165°, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth or water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 95mg cholesterol, Sodium 400mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 35g protein. Diabetic Exchanges