Description
Crock Pot Catalina Chicken is an easy, flavorful slow-cooked meal featuring tender chicken breasts simmered in a tangy and slightly sweet Catalina dressing sauce. Perfect for a hands-off dinner, this recipe combines a simple homemade sauce with slow cooker convenience to deliver juicy, fall-apart chicken ideal for serving over rice, mashed potatoes, or alongside steamed vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds)
Sauce
- 1 cup Catalina salad dressing (store-bought or homemade)
- ½ cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the Catalina dressing, ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until well combined. This creates a tangy and slightly sweet sauce that will infuse the chicken with flavor.
- Arrange chicken in the crockpot: Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of your crockpot in a single layer to ensure even cooking and consistent sauce coverage.
- Add the sauce: Pour the prepared sauce evenly over the chicken breasts, making sure each piece is well coated with the flavorful mixture.
- Cook the chicken: Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked through with an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Serve: Once done, shred the chicken with two forks for a pulled texture or serve the breasts whole with the sauce spooned over the top. Garnish with fresh parsley or green onions if desired to add a fresh pop of color and flavor.
Notes
- For best flavor, use homemade Catalina dressing or a good quality store-bought variety.
- Ensure the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F to guarantee it is fully cooked.
- You can double the sauce ingredients if you prefer more sauce with your chicken.
- Serving suggestions include rice, mashed potatoes, or steamed vegetables to complement the dish.
- Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days and can be reheated gently in the microwave or stove.
