As a busy mom, I often find myself struggling to get dinner together at the end of the day. There are times that I am so busy with blogging work, or cleaning the house that by the time 6 pm rolls around, I haven’t even started thinking about what I am going to make! I’ve been a fan of using my Crock Pot – or slow cooker, as some call it – for many years and I am trying to get back into using it more regularly. You can throw this Slow Cooker Orange Chicken Recipe together in a few minutes in the morning before you leave for work, or if you work from home, before you start your day!
It’s so nice not to face that frantic I have to make dinner! moment when you realize that everyone is starving and you haven’t even begun to think about dinner. We do order Chinese or Pizza about once a week, and that’s our little treat and my break from cooking. But I hate resorting to picking up fast food and try to avoid it all all costs. Using a slow cooker takes the guess work out of dinner time and slow cooker meals are usually pretty inexpensive too!
Slow Cooker Orange Chicken Recipe
Directions:
2 lbs cubed chicken breast
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dry grated orange peel (found in the spice section)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Cook with lid on, on high heat for 3 hours.
After 3 hours of cooking, stir in the following ingredients:
- 1 cup orange marmalade
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 3 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
- 3 green onions chopped
- pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
Cover with lid again, cook over medium heat an additional 30 mins.
This Slow Cooker Orange Chicken Recipe tastes delicious over white rice!
Stephanie says
February 2, 2014 at 4:03 pmThis looks SO good. Im totally pinning to make later, especially since I just rediscovered my love for my Crock-Pot!
Mama to 5 BLessings says
February 11, 2014 at 8:25 amthis looks great, I so have to utilize my crockpot more!
Ellen Christian says
February 11, 2014 at 12:20 pmSounds delicious to me. Always looking for new slow cooker meals.
Kristin says
February 11, 2014 at 12:30 pmLooks delicious and easy for a weeknight meal.
I love that you used the Smuckers. One of my favorite brands!
Amber Edwards says
February 11, 2014 at 12:35 pmOh my goodness Jennifer! That looks absolutely amazing! Like seriously amazing! I am drooling on my keyboard. I want to make this.
Daisy says
February 11, 2014 at 12:37 pmThis recipe is awesome. I love the rich flavor and that the slow cooker keeps everything moist and tender.
Nicole B says
February 11, 2014 at 12:40 pmI do the same thing every day at dinner time. This recipe looks so good. My kids love orange chicken, too. Time to pull out the crock pot!
Kelsey Apley says
February 11, 2014 at 1:47 pmI have never tried orange chicken. Looks delicious!!! Plus it is a crockpot recipe, so it is something I will have to make!!! I got some bbq shredded chicken going for dinner tonight!
Katy Rawson says
February 11, 2014 at 5:23 pmDinner always feels like a mad rush in our house. I have wanted to prepare freezer meals for my slow cooker, but have yet to do that, too. This looks delicious. I’ve pinned it so we can try it out.
Pam says
February 11, 2014 at 6:29 pmOh my goodness, that looks so good. I love using my crockpot. It is a relief to have dinner ready at the end of a long day!
Sharon says
February 11, 2014 at 7:06 pmThis really does sound good. I’ve never tried orange chicken like this.
Nicole Brady says
February 11, 2014 at 7:37 pmWe use our Crock Pot but not nearly as often as we should. It makes things so much easier!
Tammy says
February 11, 2014 at 7:44 pmI am so going to have to try this because my daughter loves Orange Chicken. I’ve only ever had it breaded never any other way and this intrigues me!
Jennifer Soltys says
February 11, 2014 at 8:35 pmI have been looking for more slow cooker recipes and this one looks GREAT!!! My hubby loves orange chicken, so he will be impressed. 😉
Nancy L.(StyleDecor) says
February 11, 2014 at 8:56 pmLooks wonderful! I’m always looking for quick meal idea and love slow cooker recipes! Thanks! 🙂
Tara says
February 11, 2014 at 9:19 pmI love and use my crock pot a lot! This is now a new recipe for me to try.
Heather says
February 11, 2014 at 11:36 pmLooks awesome! I love coming home to dinner already cooked and ready for me!
brett says
February 12, 2014 at 10:20 ami LOVE orange chicken as well. it’s just So delish!! my kids love having some clementines on the side when we have this dish
Tammilee T says
February 12, 2014 at 12:09 pmYum! This looks fantastic. I can’t wait to add this to our crock pot menu
Janel says
February 12, 2014 at 6:31 pmI love Orange chicken! I’m totally going to try this recipe, yum!!
Joanna Sormunen says
February 13, 2014 at 8:56 pmThis looks so yummy I had to pin it! I love chicken, it tastes great and it’s easy to make.