Slow Cooker Hunters Chicken
Tender chicken breasts wrapped in smoky bacon, slow cooked in a rich BBQ sauce, then topped with melted Cheddar and mozzarella. This easy Slow Cooker Hunters Chicken is a family-friendly dinner that's packed with flavour, takes just 10 minutes to prepare, and is perfect for busy weeknights.
Servings 4
Calories 528kcal
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Ingredients
- 4 Chicken Breasts
- 8 Streaky Bacon Rashers
- 250 g Barbecue Sauce
- 2 tablespoon Tomato Ketchup
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ¼ teaspoon Sea Salt
- 3 drops Liquid Smoke or use 2 teaspoon of Smoked Paprika instead
- 4 tablespoon Panko Breadcrumbs optional
- 50 g Grated Cheddar
- 50 g Grated Mozzarella
- 1 tablespoon Parsley finely chopped
Instructions
- Wrap two rashers of streaky bacon around each chicken breast. Place in your slow cooker basin.8 Streaky Bacon Rashers, 4 Chicken Breasts
- Mix together the barbecue sauce, tomato ketchup, honey, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, sea salt and liquid smoke if using. Pour over the chicken and cook on high for 3 hours.250 g Barbecue Sauce, 2 tbsp Tomato Ketchup, 1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce, 1 tsp Honey, 1 tsp Garlic Powder, ¼ tsp Sea Salt, 3 drops Liquid Smoke
- Transfer the chicken and BBQ sauce to an oven-proof dish.
- Sprinkle over the optional panko breadcrumbs, grated cheddar and mozzarella cheese, and place under the grill for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted.4 tbsp Panko Breadcrumbs, 50 g Grated Cheddar, 50 g Grated Mozzarella
- Sprinkle with the chopped parsley and serve!1 tbsp Parsley
Notes
- Wrap the bacon tightly around the chicken to help it stay in place during cooking.
- Don't skip the final grilling step – it crisps the bacon and gives the cheese a delicious golden finish.
- Chicken releases liquid as it cooks, so if the sauce is thinner than you'd like, simmer it for a few minutes before serving.
- A combination of mature Cheddar and mozzarella gives the best balance of flavour and melt.
- Always check the chicken is cooked through and has reached an internal temperature of 75°C (165°F) before serving.
Nutritional Information (Approximate)
Calories: 528kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 56g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 170mg | Sodium: 1366mg | Potassium: 1068mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 457IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 207mg | Iron: 2mg
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