This slow cooker Moscow chicken recipe is a flavorful and easy dish that combines the sweetness of apricot preserves with the tangy taste of Russian dressing. The chicken cooks to tender perfection in the slow cooker, soaking up all the delicious flavors. Serve it with rice or mashed potatoes for a complete meal. With just a few simple ingredients, you can have a restaurant-worthy dish right at home.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup Russian dressing
- 1 cup apricot preserves
- 1 packet dry onion soup mix
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Directions
- Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the Russian dressing, apricot preserves, dry onion soup mix, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker. Make sure all the chicken is coated with the sauce.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 4 hours or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.
- Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir it into the sauce.
- Let the chicken simmer in the sauce for another 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Serve the Moscow chicken over rice or mashed potatoes, garnished with chopped fresh parsley if desired.
