Slow Cooker Cranberry Chicken

Description

This slow cooker cranberry chicken is sweet, tangy, and incredibly tender. Juicy chicken breasts are cooked in a rich cranberry sauce that creates a delicious glaze perfect for serving over rice, mashed potatoes, or vegetables. It’s an easy comfort meal with only a few ingredients!

Ingredients

• 2 lbs chicken breasts or thighs
• 1 can cranberry sauce
• 1 packet onion soup mix
• 1/2 cup orange juice or water
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce (optional)
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Place chicken into the slow cooker.
2. In a bowl, mix cranberry sauce, onion soup mix, orange juice, and soy sauce.
3. Pour the cranberry mixture over the chicken.
4. Cover and cook:
   • LOW for 6–7 hours, or
   • HIGH for 3–4 hours.
5. Once chicken is tender, spoon sauce over the top before serving.

Q & A

Q: Can I use frozen chicken?

Yes, but thawing first is recommended for even cooking and food safety.

Q: What does cranberry sauce taste like with chicken?

It gives the chicken a sweet and tangy flavor similar to a festive holiday glaze.

Q: Can I add vegetables?

Yes! Carrots, onions, or potatoes cook well in the slow cooker with this dish.

Q: How do I thicken the sauce?

Mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water and stir it in during the last 20 minutes.

Q: What should I serve with it?

Rice, mashed potatoes, stuffing, or roasted vegetables pair perfectly.