Easy Apricot Chicken
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
261 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Easy Apricot Chicken
Description
This recipe mixes apricot preserves with salad dressing (Catalina or Russian), Dijon mustard, and dried onion soup mix to form a flavorful marinade and glaze. The chicken breasts are cooked by baking, slow cooking, pressure cooking, or grilling, with all methods incorporating the sauce for consistent flavor throughout.
The baking method evenly cooks the chicken in the sauce, resulting in tender meat with a glossy, slightly sweet, and savory coating. Slow cooking offers a set-it-and-forget-it approach, yielding very tender pieces that can be served whole or shredded. The pressure cooker option delivers fast cooking with natural pressure release to maintain moisture. Grilling adds a smoky char while the sauce alternates between marinade and topping.
Easy Apricot Chicken suits casual meals where a sweet and tangy glaze complements simple protein. It pairs well with rice, vegetables, or salads to balance its sweetness.
Ingredients
- 3 chicken breast boneless, skinless
- 1 cup apricot preserves
- 1 cup Catalina salad dressing (or Russian dressing)
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 ounces dried onion soup mix
Instructions
- In a medium-sized bowl, combine apricot preserves, Catalina dressing, onion soup mix, and Dijon mustard. Mix well.
Baked Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375℉. Place chicken in a greased 9x13 baking dish. Pour apricot mixture evenly over chicken and bake 40-45 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
Slow Cooker Instructions:
- Place chicken in slow cooker. Pour apricot mixture over chicken and cook on high for 2-3 hours or on low heat for 4-6 hours. Serve as whole pieces or shred.
Pressure Cooker (Instant Pot) Instructions:
- Put 1/3 cup water in the Instant Pot. Place chicken in the water and then pour the apricot mixture over the top. Place lid (make sure release tab is set to "sealing") and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes and allow to natural release for additional 5 minutes.
Grilled Instructions:
- Place chicken in a large sealing freezer bag. Place half of the apricot mixture in a bowl and set aside. Pour the rest of the apricot mixture in the bag with the chicken and place in refrigerator for 2-3 hours. Remove chicken from bag and discard marinade.Grill chicken over medium-high heat for about 5-6 minutes on each side or until chicken is completely cooked through (internal temp of 165℉), brushing with remaining apricot mixture while grilling.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 261 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 261kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 717mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 425mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 35IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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