Saucy Apricot Glazed Chicken - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup good-quality apricot preserves
bottled Russian salad dressing or bottled Italian salad dressing
1 (1 1/2 ounce) packet dry onion soup mix
12 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
3 pinches crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
salt & pepper (optional)

Preparation

In medium bowl, mix together the preserves, dressing, dry soup & red pepper flakes (if using) until well blended.
Arrange 3 of the chicken breasts in the bottom of a 3-1/2 to 4 quart slow cooker.
Spoon a fourth of the apricot mixture on top add 3 more layers of chicken with the apricot mixture in between & on top.
Cover & cook on high for 1 hour.
Reduce the heat setting to low & continue cooking covered for 2-1/2 to 3 hours, or until the chicken is tender & white throughout; DON'T overcook or the chicken will toughen.
Serve with potatoes, rice, couscous or noodles.