Dump canned cranberry sauce on top of chicken breasts, together with 1 ingredient, into slow cooker for a savory meal that disappears faster than anything else

This slow cooker 3-ingredient cranberry chicken is exactly the kind of dump-and-go dinner I lean on during busy work weeks. It’s as simple as layering raw chicken breasts in the slow cooker, dumping canned cranberry sauce over the top with just one pantry ingredient, and letting it simmer into a savory-sweet meal that somehow always disappears faster than anything else on the table. The combo sounds a little retro (because it is!), but it’s the kind of cozy Midwest potluck classic that never really goes out of style.

Serve this cranberry chicken over fluffy white rice, buttered egg noodles, or mashed potatoes so all that glossy sauce has something to soak into. A simple green veggie on the side—like steamed green beans, roasted broccoli, or a tossed salad—keeps the plate balanced. If you’re feeding a crowd, add some dinner rolls to swipe through the extra sauce, and maybe a crisp coleslaw or roasted carrots to round out the meal.

Servings: 4

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Directions

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