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Slow Cooker Cranberry Chicken

Savory Slow Cooker Cranberry Chicken for Effortless Dinners

Slow Cooker Cranberry Chicken is a delightful combination of sweet and savory flavors, perfect for effortless dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 lbs Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
For the Sauce
  • 8 oz French Dressing Homemade or gluten-free varieties can be used.
  • 1/2 cup Cranberry Sauce Leftover sauce from the holidays is perfect.
  • 1 packet French Onion Soup Mix Choose gluten-free if needed.

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts at the bottom of your slow cooker.
  2. Pour the French dressing over the chicken, making sure it is thoroughly covered.
  3. Scoop the cranberry sauce over the dressing-covered chicken.
  4. Sprinkle the French onion soup mix evenly over the mixture.
  5. Gently stir the ingredients to combine, ensuring the sauce does not break the chicken.
  6. Cover the slow cooker and set it to cook on low for 4 to 5 hours or on high for 2 to 3 hours.
  7. Once cooked, shred the chicken using two forks and mix it back into the sauce.
  8. Serve the shredded chicken over mashed potatoes, rice, or your favorite side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 35gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 8mg

Notes

For the best flavor, sear the chicken before adding to the slow cooker and customize the sauce to your liking.

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