That’s one of those super simple, 2-ingredient slow cooker meals—and it’s popular because it’s sweet, tangy, and incredibly easy.
🍗 Apricot Chicken (2-Ingredient Slow Cooker Recipe)
🥣 Ingredients
- 4–6 chicken pieces (thighs, drumsticks, or breasts)
- 1 cup apricot preserves
- 1 packet dry onion soup mix (the “1 extra item”)
🔪 Instructions
- Place chicken in the slow cooker.
- Pour apricot preserves over the chicken.
- Sprinkle the dry onion soup mix evenly on top.
- Cover and cook:
- Low: 6–7 hours
- High: 3–4 hours
- Stir gently before serving so the sauce coats everything.
🍽️ What it tastes like
- Sweet from the apricot preserves
- Savory and slightly salty from the onion mix
- Turns into a sticky, glaze-like sauce
💡 Tips & Variations
- Add a splash of soy sauce for a deeper flavor
- Toss in garlic or chili flakes if you like a kick
- Serve over rice, mashed potatoes, or noodles
⚠️ Quick Note
Dry onion soup mix can be high in sodium, so if you’re watching salt, you can:
- Use half a packet
- Or replace it with fresh onion + a little broth + seasoning
This is one of those “dump-and-go” recipes that’s perfect for busy days—and yes, it tends to disappear fast 😄
If you want, I can show you a healthier homemade version without soup mix that tastes just as good.
