Description
Crock Pot Catalina Chicken is a deliciously easy slow cooker meal featuring tender chicken breasts simmered in a sweet and tangy sauce made from Catalina salad dressing, dry onion soup mix, and apricot preserves. Perfect for a hands-off dinner, this recipe delivers comforting flavors with minimal prep and pairs wonderfully with rice, mashed potatoes, or noodles.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Sauce
- 1 cup Catalina salad dressing
- 1 packet (1 ounce) dry onion soup mix
- 1/2 cup apricot preserves
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Garnish
- Chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Season the chicken: Lightly season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper. Place them evenly in the bottom of the crock pot to create an even cooking base.
- Prepare the sauce: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the Catalina salad dressing, dry onion soup mix, and apricot preserves until the mixture is smooth and well combined, ensuring the flavors meld perfectly.
- Combine sauce and chicken: Pour the prepared sauce evenly over the chicken breasts in the crock pot, making sure each piece is fully coated to maximize flavor infusion during cooking.
- Slow cook the chicken: Cover the crock pot and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours. Cook until the chicken is tender and fully cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Serve: Either shred the chicken directly in the sauce for a pulled texture or serve the breasts whole. Spoon the extra sauce over the chicken and garnish with chopped parsley if desired. This complements sides like rice, mashed potatoes, or egg noodles.
Notes
- Serve over white rice, mashed potatoes, or egg noodles to soak up the sweet and savory sauce.
- This recipe works well if you substitute chicken breasts with thighs or drumsticks for a different flavor and texture.
- Ensure your onion soup mix is gluten-free if adhering to a gluten-free diet.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 to 6 hours (low) or 3 to 4 hours (high)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
