Description
This Cranberry Chicken recipe combines the savory flavors of tender chicken breasts with a sweet and tangy cranberry sauce, perfect for a cozy family dinner or a holiday gathering.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Cranberry Sauce:
- 1 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
- 1/2 cup French or Russian dressing
- 1 packet (1 ounce) dry onion soup mix
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (optional, for brightness)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Garnish:
- Fresh thyme or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Season the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Prepare the Cranberry Mixture: In a medium bowl, whisk together cranberry sauce, dressing, onion soup mix, apple cider vinegar (if using), and garlic powder until well combined.
- Bake: Place the seasoned chicken in the baking dish and pour the cranberry mixture evenly over the top. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking for another 15–20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with fresh thyme or parsley before serving.
Notes
- Serve over rice, mashed potatoes, or quinoa to soak up the flavorful sauce.
- You can substitute chicken thighs for extra tenderness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
