Description
Tender chicken slow-cooked in a sweet and tangy apricot sauce, creating a flavorful and easy-to-make main dish that pairs beautifully with rice or noodles.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 4 chicken thighs or breasts
Sauce
- 1 cup apricot preserves
- ½ cup French dressing or Russian dressing
- 1 packet onion soup mix
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Place the 4 chicken thighs or breasts evenly in the slow cooker base to ensure even cooking.
- Mix the Sauce: In a medium bowl, thoroughly combine 1 cup apricot preserves, ½ cup French dressing (or Russian dressing), 1 packet onion soup mix, and 1 tablespoon soy sauce until fully blended.
- Add Sauce to Chicken: Pour the prepared apricot sauce mixture evenly over the chicken pieces in the slow cooker, ensuring each piece is coated.
- Slow Cook: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on low for 6–7 hours or on high for 3–4 hours, allowing the chicken to become tender and infused with the sweet and tangy sauce.
- Serve: Once cooking is complete, serve the chicken hot with the sauce spooned over top. This dish pairs excellently with steamed rice or noodles.
Notes
- Add sliced carrots or diced potatoes into the slow cooker for a complete one-pot meal.
- Garnish the finished dish with fresh parsley or a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds for added flavor and presentation.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
