Cranberry Chicken
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
444 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Cranberry Chicken
Description
This Cranberry Chicken recipe starts by arranging halved boneless skinless chicken breasts in a baking pan. A generous layer of whole berry cranberry sauce is spread on the chicken, providing a sweet and tart base. Dry onion soup mix adds savory, oniony flavor while chopped pecans contribute a crunchy texture. Craisins add a chewy, fruity note. Finally, Catalina dressing is poured over the top for added tanginess and moisture.
The dish is baked covered initially to gently cook the chicken through and meld flavors. The foil is removed for an additional baking period to let the topping brown slightly and thicken. The resulting chicken is juicy with a layered sauce combining tangy cranberry, savory onion, nuts, and dried fruit textures.
It is traditionally served over rice or mashed potatoes to soak up the flavorful sauce. Extra sauce can be spooned over when serving for added moisture and taste. This dish fits well into a casual dinner offering combination sweet and savory notes enhanced by nuts and fruit.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut in half
- 1 can cranberry sauce whole berry
- 1 packet onion soup mix dry
- 1 cup pecans chopped
- 1 cup craisins
- 1 bottle Catalina dressing
Instructions
- Place chicken in baking pan. Generously spread cranberry sauce over the chicken.
- Sprinkle onion soup mix, pecans, and craisins over the chicken. Pour Catalina dressing over top.
- Bake lightly covered with foil at 350 for 45 minutes. Uncover and bake for 15 more minutes.
- Serve over rice or mashed potatoes.
- Tip: Spoon extra sauce over the chicken and rice or mashed potatoes when serving.
Notes
- Use four large boneless chicken breasts cut in half; bone-in pieces or thighs can substitute as preferred.
- Arrange chicken in a greased 9x13 baking dish; if using skin-on thighs, place skin side down.
- Serve extra sauce on the side to spoon over chicken and rice or mashed potatoes.
- Garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs if desired for aromatic presentation.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 444 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 444kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 48g | 16% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 898mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 526mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 40g | 80% |
| Vitamin A | 65IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2.8mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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