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Crock Pot Catalina Chicken is sweet and tangy and the combination turns chicken into something special. The slow cooker makes it easy and dinner is a breeze on busy nights.
We eat a lot of chicken and I’m always looking for new ideas that the entire family will love. This delicious Catalina chicken is definitely a hit around here and it couldn’t be any easier.
Your family will love this easy and delicious chicken recipe. The sauce is almost like a glaze and the kids ask for this dish all the time.
What's in this post: Crock Pot Catalina Chicken Recipe
Why This Recipe Works
Have you try our Catalina Grilled Chicken? If you are in the mood to grill, that is a great option with a ton of flavor. Like this grilled chicken recipe, the slow cooker cooks the chicken tender with amazing savory flavor.
The peach preserves and tangy Catalina dressing really jazz up chicken. The slow cooker saves me during the week from being tempted to get take out.
I can put this delicious slow cooker chicken in the crock pot in the morning and come home to dinner ready to go.
Ingredients
- Boneless Chicken Breasts
- Catalina Salad Dressing (Try our Homemade Catalina Dressing Recipe)
- Peach Preserves
- Dry Onion Soup Mix (Homemade Onion Soup Mix)
- Pepper
- Cornstarch
- Cold Water
Scroll to the bottom for the full recipe and ingredients in the recipe card.
Variations Ideas
- Chicken – You can also use chicken thighs, chicken tenderloin or anything you prefer. Pork chops also work in this recipe and taste delicious.
- Jelly – You can also use apricot preserves like in this Crock Pot Apricot Chicken recipe.
- Seasoning – Sometimes I add in red pepper flakes for extra heat with the black pepper.
Step by Step Instructions
- Step 1 – In a small bowl and mix together the salad dressing, peach preserves, onion soup mix and pepper.
- Step 2 – Second, put the chicken in the bottom of the crock pot.
- Step 3 – Next, pour the Catalina dressing mixture over the chicken.
- Step 4 – Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours or high for about 2 to 2.5 hours. You want to make sure the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
- Step 5 – Now, it is time to thicken the sauce. You will need a small bowl to mix the cornstarch and water in. After this is combined, stir this mixture into the crock pot for the last few minutes of cooking time. I normally do this in the last 30 minutes.
- Step 6 – Serve and enjoy.
Recipe Tips
- Programmable crock pot – Great for when you are going to be away.
- Liners– We use crock pot liners to just toss and go. You will love how easy clean up is.
- Chicken – Approximately 6 Chicken Breasts but I often cut them up into smaller pieces to make it easier for the kids. We recommend cutting or cooking about the same size to ensure the chicken cooks evenly.
- Meat Thermometer – Cooking time will vary so we recommend using a meat thermometer to ensure is fully cooked before serving.
Serving Suggestions
- Rice – The sauce is really tasty so I love to spoon a bunch over rice. I could eat it by the spoonful because it is that good. Try Instant Pot rice or this Crock Pot Rice Recipe. Learn how to freeze rice and save even more time with this easy meal.
- Salad – Slice the chicken and serve over your favorite salad greens. This is delicious and also a great way to enjoy leftovers. Sometimes, I will pack this up for lunch the next day or later in the week. Yum!
Frequently Asked Questions
This chicken taste even better the next day. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Store the leftover chicken in a freezer safe container for up to 3 months. You can store this chicken cooked or uncooked.
Thaw the chicken and reheat in the microwave or the oven depending on how much have you have left.
More Easy Crock Pot Chicken Recipes
- Crock Pot Chicken and Rice
- Slow Cooker Chicken Chow Mein
- Slow Cooker Coca Cola Chicken
- Crockpot Chicken and Stuffing Recipe
- Slow Cooker Cashew Chicken Recipe
- Slow Cooker: Cilantro Lime Chicken Recipe
- Crockpot Chicken Quesadillas Recipe
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Crock pot catalina chicken
Ingredients
- 3 lbs Boneless Chicken Breasts Approximately 6 Chicken Breasts
- 1 Cup Catalina Salad Dressing
- ½ cup Peach Preserves
- 1 Packet Dry Onion Soup Mix
- 1 tsp Pepper
- 2 Tbsp Cornstarch
- 2 Tbsp Cold Water
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!
I made this freezer to crockpot method and it was beyond easy and super delicious. Served with rice and steamed broccoli for a very easy weeknight meal.
I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe! Thank you for sharing and thank you so much for the positive review!
Tomorrow’s dinner!
I hope you love it Tracy!
I am making it now.
I hope you love it Jenine! Thank you for sharing!
I make this often in crockpot. So easy and yummy. I use Russian dressing as well – when I can find it! And use red pepper jelly or jalapeño jelly as it’s a lot less sweet which we like I’d add some fresh peppers and onion cut up as well. Today I’m tweaking again and trying it with a pork tenderloin should be good!
Sounds delicious! Thank you so much for sharing, Kathy!
I’ve made this quite a few times! It’s become a family favorite. Easy, quick and delicious!
I am definitely going to try this Catalina Chicken recipe, it is too simple to believe. Thank you for sharing.
I hope you enjoy it Margie!
So Good and So Easy! Just the kind of recipes I like.
I used Low calorie, Catalina dressing and sugar-free peach preserves. This was a delicious recipe next time, though I would add a little bit more corn starch to the slurry to make the Dressing thicker. Will definitely make this again.
Sharon – I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe. Since you loved this one, I hope you try out Catalina Glazed Grilled Chicken Recipe. I think you’ll love it! Thank you again, for the positive review!
Ohhhh soooo good. Thank you for the recipe.
I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
I have not cooked this as of yet but I will have it soon, I’ll be back soon!!
If I want to freeze uncooked, I combine all ingredients and put it in freezer. Then how would I cook it later? Thaw in the fridge and then put it in the slow cooker and cook according to instructions? lmk thanks
Yes that is exactly how I would do it.
So good and so easy. I’ll be making this often.