Description
This Crock Pot Catalina Chicken recipe is a delightful combination of sweet and tangy flavors that will make your taste buds sing. Juicy chicken breasts simmered in a savory Catalina dressing, onion soup mix, and apricot preserves sauce, creating a delicious meal perfect for a busy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup Catalina salad dressing
- 1 packet (1 oz) dry onion soup mix
- ½ cup apricot preserves
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- 1 tablespoon water (optional, for thickening)
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of a greased 6-quart slow cooker.
- Mix the Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together Catalina dressing, dry onion soup mix, and apricot preserves until smooth. Pour the mixture over the chicken, ensuring it is well coated.
- Cook the Chicken: Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or on high for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
- Thicken the Sauce: For a thicker sauce, mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl, then stir into the crockpot during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- Serve: Serve the chicken with rice, quinoa, or steamed vegetables, and spoon the sweet and tangy sauce over the top.
Notes
- This dish also works well with boneless chicken thighs.
- For a spicy kick, add ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
