Description
Crock Pot Catalina Chicken is your go-to weeknight meal that combines tender chicken with a delightful sweet and tangy sauce. This effortless slow-cooker dish not only fills your home with an irresistible aroma but also brings family and friends together around the dinner table. Perfect for busy days, this recipe offers incredible flavor that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup Catalina dressing
- 1 packet onion soup mix (about 1 oz)
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (optional)
Instructions
- Spray the crock pot with nonstick cooking spray. Place the chicken breasts at the bottom.
- In a bowl, mix Catalina dressing and onion soup mix until well combined, then pour it over the chicken.
- Sprinkle brown sugar and minced garlic on top. If using, add pineapple chunks.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until the chicken shreds easily with a fork.
- Shred the chicken in the pot to soak up the juices before serving hot over rice or alongside veggies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider browning the chicken before adding it to the crock pot. Substitute turkey for chicken or add bell peppers for extra nutrition and color. This dish reheats well and makes excellent leftovers for sandwiches or salads.