Cranberry Chicken
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Cranberry Chicken
Description
Cranberry Chicken is prepared by seasoning chicken breasts and baking them covered in a mixture of canned whole berry cranberry sauce, French salad dressing, dry onion soup mix, and orange zest. The combination of these ingredients creates a sweet, tangy, and slightly savory sauce that cooks down in the oven to coat the chicken. After an initial covered bake, the chicken is uncovered to brown and thicken the glaze, resulting in a tender, juicy texture infused with the fruity and zesty flavors.
The sauce provides a vibrant contrast to the mild chicken, enriched by the orange zest’s citrus brightness and balanced acidity from the French dressing and onion soup mix. Baking allows the flavors to meld while ensuring the chicken cooks through to a safe internal temperature. The herbs added as a garnish can complement the robust profile with fresh, aromatic notes.
This dish pairs well with simple side dishes like rice or steamed vegetables that can absorb the flavorful sauce. It’s suitable for a casual meal or a straightforward dinner option requiring minimal preparation but delivering a distinctive taste combination.
If desired, note that the nutrition information relates to consuming all of the sauce; using less sauce will affect nutritional content accordingly.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast about 3 lbs. total, boneless, skinless
- 8 ounces french dressing about 1 cup; or Russian dressing or Catalina salad dressing
- 1 (14 ounce) cranberry sauce I use Ocean Spray brand, whole berry; canned
- 1 (1 ounce) onion soup mix I use Lipton brand, dry, packet
- orange zest from ½ of an orange
- kosher salt to taste
- ground black pepper to taste
- parsley optional garnish, chopped fresh herbs
- thyme
- sage
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray a 2-quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Season chicken with salt and pepper to taste. Place chicken in the prepared dish.
- In a separate bowl, stir together the salad dressing, cranberry sauce, dry onion soup mix, and orange zest.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken.
- Cover tightly and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the cover and return the dish to the oven for 15 more minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Spoon the pan sauce over the chicken. Garnish with chopped fresh herbs, if desired. Serve.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 536 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/6 of the recipe | |
| Calories | 536kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 49g | 98% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10g | 59% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 145mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 896mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 933mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 28g | 56% |
| Vitamin A | 272IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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