Slow Cooker Cranberry Chicken

Slow Cooker Cranberry Chicken

4 servings
Slow Cooker Cranberry Chicken is a wonderfully simple sweet-and-savory dinner that practically makes itself. Tender chicken simmers in a tangy blend of cranberry sauce, French dressing, and onion soup mix to create a glossy, flavorful sauce that tastes like you fussed all day when really, your slow cooker did the work.

Ingredients

  • boneless

    skinless chicken breasts

    4
  • Salt and black pepper
  • cranberry sauce

    jellied or whole-berry

    1 c
  • French dressing
    ½ c
  • onion soup mix
    1 packet
  • Fresh parsley

    for garnish

  • Nonstick cooking spray or a little oil

    for greasing the slow cooker

Directions

  1. 1

    Lightly grease the inside of your slow cooker with nonstick spray or a little oil to help prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.

  2. 2

    Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper, then place them in an even layer on the bottom of the slow cooker.

  3. 3

    In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cranberry sauce, French dressing, and onion soup mix. Stir until the mixture is smooth and the soup mix is fully incorporated.

  4. 4

    Pour the cranberry mixture evenly over the chicken, making sure each piece is well coated with sauce.

  5. 5

    Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or on HIGH for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through, tender, and easily shreds with a fork.

  6. 6

    Once cooked, use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker. Stir the shredded chicken into the sauce until everything is well combined and coated.

  7. 7

    Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if needed. If the sauce seems too thick, you can stir in a splash of water or chicken broth.

  8. 8

    Serve the cranberry chicken hot, spooning extra sauce over the top, and garnish with freshly chopped parsley if desired.

Slow Cooker Cranberry Chicken

Slow Cooker Cranberry Chicken

4 servings320 cal

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About this Recipe

Craving an easy chicken dinner that delivers big on flavor with minimal effort? Look no further than this incredible Slow Cooker Cranberry Chicken! This recipe is the ultimate "dump and go" weeknight meal, transforming simple ingredients into a sophisticated, sweet and savory chicken dish that tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen. Your Crockpot cranberry chicken effortlessly simmers to perfection, leaving you free to tackle other tasks while dinner practically makes itself.

What makes this Slow Cooker Cranberry Chicken truly special is the magical combination of just three key ingredients (plus chicken!): tangy cranberry sauce, zesty French dressing, and savory onion soup mix. As it cooks, these ingredients meld together to create a rich, glossy, and irresistibly flavorful sauce that tenderizes the chicken beautifully. Whether you prefer the smoothness of jellied cranberry or the texture of whole-berry, either works perfectly to infuse the chicken with that delightful fruity tang.

This easy chicken dinner is incredibly versatile and perfect for any occasion. Serve your succulent sweet and savory chicken over a bed of fluffy rice to soak up every drop of that amazing sauce, alongside creamy mashed potatoes, or with a simple green salad for a balanced meal. For a little extra freshness, a sprinkle of chopped fresh parsley adds a pop of color and herbaceous note right before serving. It's truly a dish that brings comfort and gourmet flair to your table with almost no fuss.

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