Description
This Slow Cooker Brown Sugar Chicken is a deliciously sweet and tangy dish perfect for busy weeknights. With just three simple ingredients—chicken breasts, brown sugar, and Italian dressing—this recipe offers an effortless way to create a tender, flavorful meal that pairs wonderfully with rice or mashed potatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 3 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts
Sauce
- ⅔ cup light brown sugar
- 1 cup Newman’s Own Family Style Italian dressing
Instructions
- Prepare the slow cooker: Place the boneless skinless chicken breasts evenly at the bottom of the slow cooker, ensuring they are spread out for even cooking.
- Add brown sugar: Sprinkle the light brown sugar evenly over the chicken breasts to coat them with sweetness.
- Pour Italian dressing: Pour the Newman’s Own Family Style Italian dressing over the chicken and brown sugar, covering the ingredients to infuse flavor and moisture.
- Cook on low: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on the low setting for 6 hours. This slow cooking method allows the chicken to become tender and absorb the sauce flavors deeply.
- Serve: After cooking, serve the chicken breasts whole or shred them with forks. Pair with rice or creamy mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
Notes
- You can shred the chicken after cooking to use in sandwiches, tacos, or salads.
- For a spicier variation, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red chili flakes to the sauce.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, remove the chicken after cooking and simmer the sauce on the stovetop until reduced.
- Make sure to use light brown sugar to avoid overpowering sweetness.
- This recipe can be doubled easily for larger gatherings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 5.3 oz chicken)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
