Here’s a super easy and delicious recipe for 3-Ingredient Chicken Charleston—a rich, savory, and slightly sweet chicken dish that tastes like it simmered all day but comes together with almost no effort!
🍗 3-Ingredient Chicken Charleston
Serves: 4–6
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes
🛒 Ingredients
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4–6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or 8–10 boneless thighs)
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1 cup Russian dressing (or Catalina dressing for a sweeter twist)
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1 packet (1 oz) dry onion soup mix
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Optional garnish: fresh parsley or sliced green onions
👩🍳 Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
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Arrange the chicken:
Place the chicken breasts (or thighs) in a single layer in the prepared baking dish. -
Mix the sauce:
In a small bowl, stir together the Russian dressing and dry onion soup mix until well combined. -
Coat the chicken:
Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the chicken, making sure each piece is fully coated. You can turn the chicken a few times or spoon sauce over the top. -
Bake:
Bake uncovered for 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes, depending on the thickness of the chicken. The sauce will thicken and caramelize slightly around the edges.
(Internal temperature should reach 165°F / 74°C.) -
Serve:
Spoon the extra sauce from the pan over the chicken before serving. Sprinkle with fresh parsley or green onions if desired.
💡 Tips & Variations
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Slow cooker method: Place chicken in a slow cooker, pour sauce over, and cook on LOW for 5–6 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours.
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Rice it up: Serve over white rice, buttered egg noodles, or mashed potatoes to soak up all the delicious sauce.
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Add some heat: Stir in 1–2 teaspoons of sriracha or a pinch of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
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Thighs for juiciness: Boneless, skinless chicken thighs work beautifully and stay extra tender.
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Crispy top: For a slightly glazed finish, broil the chicken for 2–3 minutes at the end of baking.
This 3-Ingredient Chicken Charleston is tangy, sweet, and deeply flavorful—the kind of foolproof recipe you’ll come back to again and again on busy weeknights!