How to Make Cranberry Chicken I - A Step-by-Step Guide

Cranberries are not just for Thanksgiving dinner! This versatile fruit can be enjoyed in a variety of dishes throughout the year. One delicious way to incorporate cranberries into your meals is by making Cranberry Chicken. This recipe combines the tartness of cranberries with the savory flavors of chicken for a mouthwatering dish that will impress your friends and family.

The beauty of Cranberry Chicken is that it is both simple and impressive. Whether you are hosting a dinner party...

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Ingredients

  • 6 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
  • 1 ½ (1 ounce) packages dry onion soup mix
  • 1 (16 ounce) can jellied cranberry sauce
  • 1 cup French dressing

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 8 hrs
  • Total Time: 9 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Place the chicken breasts in a glass or non-reactive baking dish.
  • Stir the onion soup mix, cranberry sauce, and French dressing together in a bowl until well blended. Pour over the chicken breasts. Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap, and refrigerate at least 8 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Remove plastic wrap from the baking dish, and cover loosely with aluminum foil.
  • Bake chicken in preheated oven until top is bubbly and slightly browned, about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    481 cal.

    • Total Fat: 22g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 68mg
    • Sodium: 1087mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 40g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 36g
    • Protein: 28g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 31mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 320mg