Easy Slow Cooker Amish Apricot Chicken (Just 3 Ingredients)
With only three simple ingredients, this effortless slow cooker recipe brings a perfect balance of sweet and savory—just like something from a classic home-style cookbook. Apricot preserves create a rich, tangy glaze, while onion soup mix adds deep, savory flavor. As it cooks, the chicken turns incredibly tender and coated in a delicious sauce that everyone loves. It’s one of those meals that disappears fast—because simple really is best.
Serving Ideas
- Serve over warm rice or buttery egg noodles to soak up every bit of sauce.
- Pair with fresh sides like green beans, roasted broccoli, or a crisp salad.
- Add soft dinner rolls or crusty bread for dipping.
- Enjoy leftovers the next day over rice with greens or wrapped in a warm pita.
Slow Cooker Amish Apricot Chicken
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1½ cups apricot preserves
- 1 packet (1 oz) dry onion soup mix
Directions
- Arrange the chicken breasts evenly in the bottom of a 5–6 quart slow cooker.
- In a small bowl, mix the apricot preserves and onion soup mix until well combined.
- Pour the mixture over the chicken, spreading it evenly to coat each piece.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or HIGH for 2½–3 hours, until the chicken is tender.
- Taste and adjust if needed. Add a splash of water for a thinner sauce, or let it sit uncovered on WARM for a thicker glaze.
- Serve whole or shredded, spooning extra sauce over the top.
