Best Strawberry Sheet Cake

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
• 1 can (14 oz / ~400 g) whole cranberry sauce
• ½ cup French dressing (or Catalina dressing)
• 1 packet onion soup mix (about 1 oz / 28 g)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (optional but recommended)
• 1 tbsp soy sauce (for extra depth, optional)
• Salt & pepper to taste

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prep the chicken
   • Lightly season chicken with salt and pepper.
   • Place it in the bottom of your slow cooker.
2. Make the sauce
   • In a bowl, mix:
     • Cranberry sauce
     • French/Catalina dressing
     • Onion soup mix
     • Garlic and soy sauce (if using)
3. Combine
   • Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the chicken.
4. Cook
   • Cover and cook:
     • Low: 6–7 hours
     • High: 3–4 hours
   • Chicken should be tender and easy to shred.
5. Optional finishing touch
   • Shred the chicken slightly and stir into the sauce, or leave whole for serving.

🍽️ Serving Ideas

• Over white rice, brown rice, or quinoa
• With mashed potatoes
• Alongside roasted vegetables
• In sandwiches or wraps

💡 Tips & Variations

• Add chopped onions or dried cranberries for extra texture
• Swap chicken breasts for thighs for juicier results
• For a thicker sauce, remove lid in last 30 minutes or stir in a cornstarch slurry

This dish is great for meal prep and tastes even better the next day.