SAUCY APRICOT GLAZED CHICKEN

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Here is yet another APRICOT CHICKEN recipe BUT it is made in the crockpot. Tastes really moist and has a wonderful sauce. Serve over cooked wild rice or white rice.Hope you enjoy! Update 05/09/2009 - hi there, I wanted to let you know - that I have used different fruits when making this and I always end up with the apricot preserve!

Provided by Manami

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 4h10m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup good-quality apricot preserves
bottled Russian salad dressing or bottled Italian salad dressing
1 (1 1/2 ounce) packet dry onion soup mix
12 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
3 pinches crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
salt & pepper (optional)

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, mix together the preserves, dressing, dry soup & red pepper flakes (if using) until well blended.
  • Arrange 3 of the chicken breasts in the bottom of a 3-1/2 to 4 quart slow cooker.
  • Spoon a fourth of the apricot mixture on top add 3 more layers of chicken with the apricot mixture in between & on top.
  • Cover & cook on high for 1 hour.
  • Reduce the heat setting to low & continue cooking covered for 2-1/2 to 3 hours, or until the chicken is tender & white throughout; DON'T overcook or the chicken will toughen.
  • Serve with potatoes, rice, couscous or noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410.9, Fat 3.4, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 137.2, Sodium 744, Carbohydrate 38.8, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 21.1, Protein 55.4

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