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Slow Cooker Cranberry Chicken

Sweet, tangy, and deeply comforting, this 4-ingredient Slow Cooker Cranberry Chicken is the definition of weeknight magic. It’s a nostalgic dish with a modern ease, simmered in a ruby-red glaze that looks and tastes like home. Just dump, stir, and let your Crock Pot do the rest.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 5 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 290 kcal

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Spoon
  • Measuring Cup

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 8 oz French dressing
  • 1/2 cup cranberry sauce
  • 1 packet French onion soup mix gluten-free if needed

Instructions
 

  • Place chicken breasts in the bottom of your slow cooker — no searing or pre-seasoning needed.
  • Pour 8 oz of French dressing over the chicken.
  • Add ½ cup of cranberry sauce on top of the chicken.
  • Sprinkle the French onion soup mix evenly over everything.
  • Gently stir to mix the ingredients and coat the chicken evenly.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or HIGH for 2–3 hours, until the chicken is fork-tender.
  • Serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or veggies. Spoon extra cranberry glaze on top before serving.

Notes

This recipe was inspired by an Instagram reel and the warmth of old family meals. It’s proof that a few ingredients and a little time can create something comforting, nostalgic, and full of heart. Naturally gluten-free with the right onion mix!

Nutrition

Calories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 36gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 890mgPotassium: 560mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1.3mg
Keyword chicken, comfort food, Cranberry, easy, gluten free, slow cooker
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