Crock Pot Cranberry Chicken
Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this irresistibly flavorful Crock Pot Cranberry Chicken. Juicy, tender chicken breasts are slow-cooked to perfection in a sweet and tangy sauce made from whole berry cranberry sauce, savory onion soup mix, and a splash of bright orange juice. With just 10 minutes of prep time, this easy crock pot recipe is ideal for busy schedules, offering comforting, fall-inspired flavors with minimal effort. Whether you're hosting a holiday feast or simply craving a crowd-pleasing meal, this dish is sure to impress. Serve it over rice, mashed potatoes, or alongside roasted vegetables for a complete, satisfying dinner. Plus, you can easily thicken the luscious sauce for an extra indulgent touch! Perfect for fans of slow cooker meals, this recipe combines convenience and bold, seasonal flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 can (14 ounces) whole berry cranberry sauce
- 1 packet (1 ounce) dry onion soup mix
- 0.5 cup orange juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening sauce)
- 2 tablespoons water (optional, for thickening sauce)
Instructions
Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the crock pot in an even layer.
In a medium bowl, mix together the cranberry sauce, dry onion soup mix, orange juice, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Pour the cranberry mixture evenly over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are well-coated.
Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 6-7 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
If you'd like to thicken the sauce, remove the chicken from the crock pot and whisk together the cornstarch and water in a small bowl until smooth. Stir this mixture into the sauce in the crock pot.
Set the crock pot to high and cook the sauce for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until it thickens to your desired consistency.
Return the chicken to the crock pot, spoon some sauce over the top, and serve warm.
Optional: Garnish with fresh herbs like parsley or thyme for added color and flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
486 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.1 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.9 g | 10% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 148 mg | 49% | |
| Sodium | 917 mg | 40% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.2 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.6 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.6 g | ||
| Protein | 54.9 g | 110% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 40 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 584 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
