Oven Baked Apricot Jam Chicken
This 3-ingredient apricot jam chicken is a quick and easy baked chicken recipe made with apricot preserves, onion soup mix, and tender chicken breasts. Perfect for busy weeknights, potlucks, or family dinners, this sweet and tangy oven baked chicken casserole delivers rich flavor with almost no effort.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe (Benefits)
- Only 3 ingredients – minimal shopping, maximum flavor
- Quick prep (5–10 minutes) – perfect for busy nights
- Budget-friendly meal – uses pantry staples
- Crowd-pleaser recipe – ideal for potlucks and family gatherings
- Sweet & savory flavor combo – apricot glaze with savory onion notes
- Hands-off cooking – just mix, bake, and serve
- Great leftovers – tastes even better the next day
Ingredients (Serves 6)
- 2 1/2 to 3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 1/2 cups apricot jam or apricot preserves
- 1 (1 oz) packet dry onion soup mix
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Pat chicken dry and place in a single layer in the dish.
- In a bowl, mix apricot jam + onion soup mix until smooth and glossy.
- Pour mixture evenly over chicken, coating each piece well.
- Bake uncovered for 35–45 minutes, until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) internally.
- Halfway through cooking, spoon sauce over chicken for extra glaze.
- Let rest 5–10 minutes before serving.
Serving Suggestions
- Steamed white rice
- Buttered egg noodles
- Mashed potatoes
- Green beans or roasted carrots
- Crisp garden salad
Pro Tips & Variations
- Swap chicken breasts for chicken thighs for extra juiciness
- Add sliced onions under the chicken for deeper flavor
- For less sweetness, reduce jam slightly and thin with a little water
- Broil for the last 5 minutes for a sticky caramelized glaze
Final Thoughts
This easy apricot jam chicken recipe is a nostalgic, old-fashioned comfort dish that turns simple pantry ingredients into a rich, glossy, sweet-and-savory dinner. Perfect for family meals, holidays, or potluck gatherings, it’s a recipe everyone will ask for again.
