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Easy Apricot Chicken

Make this easy, flavorful apricot chicken in the oven, slow cooker, pressure cooker, or even on the grill. You just can't go wrong with this recipe!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 261 kcal
Course: Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 chicken breasts (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

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  1. In a medium-sized bowl, combine apricot preserves, Catalina dressing, onion soup mix, and Dijon mustard. Mix well. 
Baked Instructions:
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  1. 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:
  1. 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:
  1. 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:
  1. 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

Calories 261kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 14g (5%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 72mg (24%) Sodium 717mg (30%) Potassium 425mg (12%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 35IU (1%) Vitamin C 1.6mg (2%) Calcium 9mg (1%) Iron 0.5mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 261

% 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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