Description
Crockpot Apricot Chicken is an effortlessly delicious dish that transforms ordinary chicken into a sweet and savory delight with minimal effort. This slow cooker recipe features tender chicken enveloped in a luscious apricot glaze, made from just four simple ingredients. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, it provides a comforting meal that can be served over rice, pasta, or even in tacos. With only 10 minutes of prep time, you’ll have more time to enjoy your evening while the flavors meld beautifully in your slow cooker. Ideal for busy weeknights or special occasions, this recipe will quickly become a favorite in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 1 cup apricot preserves
- 1 cup Catalina salad dressing
- 1 oz packet Lipton onion soup mix
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- Optional: 2 pinches red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Place the chicken in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- In a mixing bowl, combine apricot preserves, Catalina dressing, onion soup mix, black pepper, and red pepper flakes; stir well.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Optionally de-grease before serving by using paper towels.
- Shred or serve the chicken whole over rice or your preferred sides.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (113g)
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg