Slow Cooker 4-Ingredient Orange Chicken
If you’re craving a set-it-and-forget-it slow cooker chicken dinner, this 4-ingredient orange chicken is about to become a regular on your weekly menu. Made with raw chicken breasts, orange marmalade, soy sauce, and ketchup, this recipe delivers a sticky-sweet, tangy glaze that tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen when you didn’t.
This easy Crock Pot orange chicken is perfect for busy weeknights, long workdays, or anytime you want a budget-friendly, family-approved meal with minimal cleanup. The slow cooker transforms simple pantry staples into tender, juicy chicken coated in a glossy orange sauce that disappears fast especially when served over rice or noodles.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
Only 4 ingredients no chopping, no prep stress
Dump-and-go slow cooker meal
Sweet, sticky orange glaze kids and adults love
Great for meal prep & leftovers
Perfect weeknight dinner with pantry staples
Servings: 4
Cook Time: 4–5 hours (LOW) or 2–3 hours (HIGH)
Ingredients:
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup orange marmalade
¼ cup soy sauce (regular or low-sodium)
¼ cup ketchup
Instructions:
Place the raw chicken breasts in a single layer in the bottom of your slow cooker.
Spoon the orange marmalade evenly over the chicken. Don’t worry about perfect coverage it will melt as it cooks.
In a small bowl, stir together the soy sauce and ketchup until smooth. Pour the mixture over the chicken.
Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or HIGH for 2–3 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
Remove the chicken and slice or shred it.
For a thicker sauce, turn the slow cooker to HIGH, leave the lid off, and let the sauce simmer for about 10 minutes.
Return the chicken to the slow cooker and stir to coat in the sticky orange sauce.
Taste and adjust add more marmalade for sweetness or soy sauce for extra savory depth. Serve hot.
Serving Suggestions:
Spoon over steamed white rice or jasmine rice
Serve with egg noodles or buttered noodles
Pair with green beans, peas, or mixed vegetables
Use leftovers in sandwiches, wraps, or meal prep bowls
Tips & Variations:
Add heat with crushed red pepper flakes or chili-garlic sauce
Swap in chicken thighs for extra juiciness
Stretch the meal by adding sliced onions or baby carrots
Brighten the flavor with a splash of fresh orange or lemon juice
Leftovers reheat beautifully for next-day lunches
