Slow Cooker Amish Cranberry Chicken
Serves 4–6
This tangy‑sweet chicken comes straight from the pages of old Amish‑style church cookbooks, where recipes are short on ingredients but long on comfort. Just three main ingredients go into the slow cooker, and the gentle heat turns them into a tender, glazed chicken dinner with a built‑in sauce. It’s the kind of no‑fuss supper that always gets a yes from my family.
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 lbs) – or use boneless, skinless chicken thighs for extra juiciness
1 can (14 oz) cranberry sauce (whole berry or jellied)
1 packet (1 oz) dry French onion soup mix (such as Lipton)
Optional Add‑Ins
2 tablespoons brown sugar (for extra sweetness)
2 tablespoons orange juice (for brightness)
½ cup chopped pecans (for crunch, add during the last hour)
Directions
Prep the slow cooker – Lightly grease a 6‑quart slow cooker with nonstick spray.
Add the chicken – Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker in a single layer.
Make the sauce – In a small bowl, stir together the cranberry sauce and onion soup mix. Add brown sugar or orange juice if using. Pour the mixture evenly over the chicken.
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