Apricot-Dijon Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-03 · Updated 2026-04-03

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Tender chicken thighs bathed in a sweet-tart apricot glaze with a hint of Dijon, perfect for busy weeknights. This American-inspired slow-cooker recipe, ready in about 375 minutes, pairs bone-in chicken thighs, apricot preserves, Dijon mustard for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 385 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 360 min Serves 4 American cuisine 385 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs bone-in chicken thighs
1/4 cup apricot preserves
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1 medium, thinly sliced red onion

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Instructions

Step 1: Place 1.5 lbs bone-in chicken thighs skin-side up in slow cooker. Scatter 1 medium thinly sliced red onion evenly over chicken.
Step 2: Whisk 1/4 cup apricot preserves, 2 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1/2 cup chicken broth, 1 tsp garlic powder, and 1/2 tsp dried thyme in a bowl until smooth. Pour mixture over chicken and onions.
Step 3: Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours until chicken reaches 165°F and sauce thickens slightly, coating the back of a spoon.