Description
Tender and flavorful Crock Pot Catalina Chicken slow-cooked to perfection with a tangy mix of Catalina salad dressing, peach preserves, and dry onion soup mix, served with a thickened sauce that’s perfect over rice.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 3 lbs Boneless Chicken Breasts (Approximately 6 Chicken Breasts)
Sauce
- 1 Cup Catalina Salad Dressing
- 1/2 cup Peach Preserves
- 1 Packet Dry Onion Soup Mix
- 1 tsp Pepper
Thickening Agent
- 2 Tbsp Cornstarch
- 2 Tbsp Cold Water
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce mixture: In a small bowl, whisk together the Catalina Salad Dressing, Peach Preserves, dry Onion Soup Mix, and Pepper until thoroughly combined, ensuring the flavors meld well.
- Arrange chicken in crock pot: Place the boneless chicken breasts evenly in a 6-quart crock pot, preparing for slow cooking.
- Add sauce over chicken: Pour the prepared Catalina dressing mixture evenly over the chicken breasts inside the crock pot to coat.
- Cook chicken: Cover the crock pot and cook on low heat for 4 to 5 hours, or on high heat for 2 to 2.5 hours, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for safe consumption.
- Thicken the sauce: In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and cold water to make a slurry. Stir this mixture into the crock pot during the last 30 minutes of cooking to thicken the sauce to a rich consistency.
- Serve: Once cooked and the sauce is thickened, serve the Catalina chicken over rice or your preferred side, and enjoy the delicious meal.
Notes
- Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F for food safety.
- You can substitute peach preserves with apricot preserves for a slightly different flavor.
- Serving with rice, mashed potatoes, or steamed vegetables pairs wonderfully with this dish.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a less sweet option, reduce the peach preserves by half.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Crock Pot Chicken, Catalina Chicken, Slow Cooker Recipes, Easy Chicken Dinner, Peach Preserves Chicken, Weeknight Dinner
