Apricot Chicken From Chet's Crock newsletter Chicken thighs, skinned 1 pound mushrooms, cleaned, sliced vertically 1 large onion, cut into large chunks 2 large carrots, sliced 1 celery rib (with leaves), sliced Dried apricots 1 pkg. Onion Soup Apricot juice, to cover Place chicken pieces on bottom of crock pot. Sprinkle with the dried onion soup. Cover chicken with the apricot juice. Place veggies on top. Cook on low setting for for 6 to 7 hours.