Crock pot catalina chicken
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
5 hrs
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Total Time
5 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
603 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Crock pot catalina chicken
Description
This Crock pot catalina chicken recipe uses chicken breasts cooked gently in a slow cooker covered with a sauce made from Catalina salad dressing, peach preserves, onion soup mix, and black pepper. The slow cooking process allows flavors to deepen and the chicken to remain tender and juicy. Near the end, cornstarch mixed with water is stirred in to thicken the cooking liquid into a glossy sauce that coats the chicken.
The resulting dish combines the tanginess of the salad dressing with the sweetness from the peach preserves and the savory notes of the onion soup mix, creating a balanced flavor profile. The chicken is soft from several hours of slow cooking and is enhanced by the thickened glaze.
Serving this chicken over rice helps to catch the sauce and completes the meal with a neutral base that complements the sweet and tangy sauce. This approach turns a few simple ingredients into a comforting dish suitable for a family dinner.
Be sure to cook the chicken thoroughly to an internal temperature of 165°F. The sauce thickening step at the end ensures the sauce has a pleasant consistency rather than remaining watery.
Ingredients
- 3 lbs chicken breast Approximately 6 Chicken Breasts, boneless
- 1 Cup Catalina salad dressing
- 1/2 cup peach preserves
- 1 onion soup mix dry packet
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 Tbsp cornstarch
- 2 Tbsp water cold
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the Catalina Salad Dressing, Peach Preserves, Onion Soup Mix and Pepper.
- Place the chicken in a 6 quart crock pot. Pour the Catalina dressing mixture over the top of the chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-2.5 hours until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
- Mix the cornstarch and cold water together in a small bowl. Stir this mixture into the crock pot for the last 30 minutes of the cooking time to thicken the sauce.
- Serve over rice and enjoy!
Notes
- This dish is commonly served over rice to absorb the sauce.
- Check chicken doneness with a thermometer to ensure it reaches 165°F for safety.
- Stir in the cornstarch mixture in the last 30 minutes to achieve a thicker sauce.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 603 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 603kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 47g | 94% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 145mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 680mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 526mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 25g | 50% |
| Vitamin A | 190IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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