🍒 Slow Cooker Cranberry Chicken

📝 Description

This easy cranberry chicken is made by pouring cranberry sauce over raw chicken breasts and slow cooking until tender and juicy. The result is a sweet, tangy, slightly savory dish that pairs perfectly with rice, mashed potatoes, or roasted veggies.

🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4–6)

• 4–6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 can (14 oz / 400g) whole berry cranberry sauce
• 1 packet (1 oz) dry onion soup mix
• ½ cup French or Catalina dressing
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce (optional, for depth)
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
• Salt & black pepper (lightly, if needed)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare the Slow Cooker

• Lightly spray the slow cooker with oil.
• Place chicken breasts evenly at the bottom.

2️⃣ Make the Sauce

In a bowl, mix:

• Cranberry sauce
• Onion soup mix
• French/Catalina dressing
• Soy sauce (if using)

Stir until combined.

3️⃣ Pour & Cook

• Pour the cranberry mixture evenly over the raw chicken.
• Cover and cook:
  • Low: 6–7 hours
  • High: 3–4 hours

Chicken should be tender and reach 165°F (75°C) internally.

4️⃣ Serve

• Spoon extra sauce over the top before serving.
• Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.

🍽️ Serving Ideas

✔ Over white or brown rice
✔ With mashed potatoes
✔ With roasted green beans
✔ In sandwiches or sliders

💡 Tips

• For thicker sauce: remove lid for last 30 minutes.
• Add 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water if needed.
• Want a festive flavor? Add 1 tsp dried thyme or rosemary.
• For a healthier twist, use low-sugar cranberry sauce.

🥗 Approx. Nutrition (Per Serving)

• Calories: 320–380
• Protein: 35g
• Carbs: 30g
• Fat: 8–12g