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Slow Cooker Apricot Chicken Recipe
Slow Cooker Apricot Chicken Recipe is made with apricot preserves, Russian dressing, and packet onion soup mix.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 300 min
- Total
- 310 min
- Original yield
- Serves 6
- Ingredients
- 4 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Main course
- Primary protein
- Chicken
- Cuisine
- American
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: over 60 minutes
A few quick notes
1. Shred at the stated step
Keep shredding in the order given by the method.
2. Prepare the dressing
Mix and add the dressing at the steps specified.
3. Choose the cooking schedule
Check the slow-cooker setting and timing before deciding when to start.
Get to know the ingredients
apricot preserves
In the method: In a medium sized bowl mix together the apricot preserves, Russian dressing, and dry onion soup mix packet.
Russian dressing
In the method: In a medium sized bowl mix together the apricot preserves, Russian dressing, and dry onion soup mix packet.
packet onion soup mix
In the method: In a medium sized bowl mix together the apricot preserves, Russian dressing, and dry onion soup mix packet.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 6. Original quantities shown.
Check ingredients as you prepare them. These checks stay on this page.
Ingredient note
Source: 1½ cup apricot preservesIngredient note
Source: 1 cup Russian dressingIngredient note
Source: 1 ounce packet onion soup mixIngredient note
Source: 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
How to make it
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Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
Shred the chicken and stir until it's all covered in the apricot mixture.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Set out the slow cooker. Start with this step: In a medium sized bowl mix together the apricot preserves, Russian dressing, and dry onion soup mix packet.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Keep shredding in the order given by the method.
What check should I look for as it cooks?
Cook on low for 4-5 hours, or until chicken is cooked through.
How do I plan the ingredient amounts?
This version serves 6. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.
Additional recipe notes
We like to serve this chicken over a warm bed of rice.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: sixsistersstuff.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.