Crockpot Catalina Chicken: Sweet & Tangy

This catalina chicken ecipe has become a family favorite recipe in my house.

Busy days call for simple dinners that practically cook themselves, and this Crockpot Catalina Chicken recipe is exactly that kind of lifesaver. With just a handful of pantry ingredients and a few minutes of prep, you can toss everything into the slow cooker and let it do the work while you tackle the rest of your day.

The sweet and tangy Catalina dressing combines perfectly with tender chicken to create a flavorful meal the whole family will love. It’s one of those easy recipes that’s perfect for hectic weeknights, busy sports evenings, or anytime you don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen wondering “what’s for dinner?”

Why You’ll Love This Crockpot Catalina Chicken

This is a recipe our family has fallen in love with during this busy hockey season. I love how quick and flavorful it is, making dinner one less thing to stress about on hectic nights. The best part is that all the ingredients are simple pantry staples, so it’s easy to throw together even at the last minute.

Ingredients You’ll Need:

• 4-6 pieces of Chicken Breast
• 8 oz. Bottle Catalina Dressing
• 1 cup Apricot Jam
• 8 oz tomato sauce
• 1 packet onion soup mix, dry

How to Make Crockpot Catalina Chicken

• In a crock pot place chicken, dressing, jam, tomato sauce, and onion soup mix.
• Cook on low for 3-4 hours.
• Serve over rice (white or brown).

Tips for the Best Catalina Chicken

• When making this recipe, you don’t have to stick with chicken breasts. It works just as well with chicken thighs or even chicken tenderloins. I personally like to use boneless chicken thighs because they stay extra tender and flavorful in the crockpot.
• Not a fan of Apricot Jam? No worries switch it with Peach Jam.
• After your chicken is done cooking you can leave it whole or shred it with a fork. I love shredding ours to make it easier for the kids.

What to Serve with Catalina Chicken

We love serving our Catalina Chicken over rice to soak up all that delicious sauce. But it’s a versatile dish that pairs well with just about anything; noodles or mashed potatoes are great options too. Add a side of steamed veggies or a fresh salad, and you’ve got a simple, complete meal the whole family will enjoy.

More Easy Crockpot Recipes You’ll Love

Looking for more yummy crockpot recipes? Here are some of our favorites that you can find on our blog.

• Creamy Parmesan Garlic Chicken Pasta
• Enchilada Chicken

For more crockpt recipes check out Pinterest Board Crock-pot Family Favorites

Enjoy this recipe!

If your schedule is packed but you still want a warm, homemade dinner on the table, this Crockpot Catalina Chicken is a recipe you won’t regret making. It’s simple, flavorful, and perfect for those busy nights when eating out feels easier but you’d rather stay in. Give it a try and see why it’s become one of our go-to meals! And if you love it as much as we do, be sure to share this recipe with your friends.

Crockpot Catalina Chicken: Sweet & Tangy

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This Crockpot Catalina Chicken is a sweet and tangy slow cooker dinner that’s perfect for busy nights. Made with simple pantry ingredients and minimal prep, this easy recipe comes together quickly and cooks low and slow until the chicken is tender and full of flavor.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 4 hours hrs

Total Time 4 hours hrs 5 minutes mins

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Servings 6 People

Ingredients

  

• 4-6 pieces Boneless chicken breast
• 8 oz Catalina dressing
• 1 cup Apricot jam
• 8 oz Tomato Sauce
• 1 packet Dry onion soup mix

Instructions

 

• In a crock pot place chicken, dressing, jam, tomato sauce, and onion soup mix.
• Cook on low for 3-4 hours.
• Serve over rice (white or brown).

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