Slow Cooker Cranberry Chicken is a sweet-tangy dish that’s very easy to prepare and perfect for busy days. The cranberry sauce creates a flavorful glaze while the slow cooker keeps the chicken tender. 🍗🍒
Slow Cooker Cranberry Chicken
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 can (14 oz) whole cranberry sauce
- 1 packet onion soup mix
- ½ cup French dressing or Catalina dressing
- 1 tbsp brown sugar (optional for extra sweetness)
- Optional: 1 tsp garlic powder or ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
1. Add Chicken
Place the chicken breasts or thighs in the bottom of the slow cooker.
2. Mix the Sauce
In a bowl, mix cranberry sauce, onion soup mix, French dressing, and brown sugar.
3. Combine
Pour the cranberry mixture over the chicken and spread evenly.
4. Cook
- LOW: 5–6 hours
- HIGH: 3–4 hours
Cook until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
5. Serve
Spoon the cranberry sauce over the chicken and serve hot.
Good Side Dishes
- Rice 🍚
- Mashed potatoes 🥔
- Stuffing
- Roasted vegetables
Tips
- Add orange zest or a little orange juice for a fresh citrus flavor.
- Stir in dried cranberries for extra texture.
- This recipe also works great with turkey or pork.
If you want, I can also give you a 3-ingredient cranberry chicken recipe that’s even easier and very popular for holiday dinners. 🍗🍒
