Slow Cooker Apricot Chicken

Chicken thighs glazed in a sweet apricot and French dressing sauce — a retro favorite that practically makes itself.

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The Recipe

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

240 mins

Total Time

4 hr 10 min

Servings

Ingredients

2½ lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, fully thawed
1 cup apricot preserves
¾ cup French or Russian dressing
1 packet (1 oz) dry onion soup mix
½ tsp black pepper

Instructions

0 of 6 steps complete

1Season the chicken with pepper and arrange it in a 6-quart slow cooker.
2Whisk the apricot preserves, dressing and onion soup mix together and pour over the chicken.
3Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours, until the thickest piece reaches 165°F.
4Stir the sauce smooth and spoon it generously over the chicken.
5Serve over fluffy white rice to catch the glaze.
6Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours for up to 3–4 days and reheat to 165°F.

Nutrition Facts

Estimated totals for the entire recipe · 6 servings

Calories: 1,644 kcal
Protein: 215.8 g
Carbs: 2.6 g
Fat: 79.4 g
Fiber: 0.5 g

Approximate ingredient-based values, not verified nutritional analysis. Brands, substitutions and cooking methods affect results. Per-serving nutrition stays the same when portions scale proportionally.

Partial estimate · excludes 2 unmeasured or unmatched ingredients

1 cup apricot preserves
¾ cup French or Russian dressing

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