Cranberry Chicken
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
45 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
489 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Cranberry Chicken
Description
This Cranberry Chicken recipe uses boneless, skinless chicken breasts baked in a cranberry-based sauce enhanced with a dry onion soup mix, a choice of salad dressing, and fresh orange zest. The sauce combines sweet, tangy, and savory notes that infuse the chicken while baking. The covered cooking method gently cooks the chicken for tenderness, followed by uncovered baking for slight browning and thickening of the sauce.
The dish offers a balance of vibrant cranberry flavor and savory accents from the onion soup mix and black pepper. Orange zest adds a fresh citrus aroma that brightens the overall taste. It can be served by spooning the sauce over the sliced chicken, pairing well with simple sides like rice or vegetables.
Using regular chicken breasts requires the suggested baking time, but thinner pieces need less time to avoid drying out. Variations in dressing type are acceptable, and lite versions can reduce calories. The recipe provides an adaptable way to combine pantry staples for a flavorful main course.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds chicken breast boneless skinless
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper ground
- 8 ounces salad dressing French, Russian, or Catalina varieties
- 14 ounce cranberry sauce whole berry; canned
- 1 ounce onion soup mix dry packet
- 1 teaspoon orange fresh zest
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Spray a glass or non-reactive 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside.
- Place chicken in the prepared dish.
- Sprinkle pepper over chicken breasts.
- In a separate bowl, stir together dressing, cranberry sauce, dry onion soup mix, and orange zest.
- Pour the cranberry sauce mixture over chicken.
- Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil.
- Bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the aluminum foil and continue baking for about 15 minutes more, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
- Serve the sauce spooned over the chicken breast.
Notes
- Adjust cooking time if using thinner or smaller chicken breasts to avoid overcooking.
- French, Russian, or Catalina salad dressings all work; light versions can be substituted for fewer calories.
- Nutrition values provided are approximate estimates only.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 489 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 489kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 49g | 98% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 145mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 1113mg | 46% |
| Potassium | 895mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 31g | 62% |
| Vitamin A | 99IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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