How to Make Cranberry Sauce Chicken II - A Step-by-Step Guide

Thanksgiving dinner just wouldn't be complete without the sweet and tangy flavor of cranberry sauce. And while it's typically served as a side dish, why not incorporate it into a main course? That's where Cranberry Sauce Chicken II comes in. This recipe takes the classic cranberry sauce and uses it as a glaze for juicy, tender chicken. The result is a mouthwatering dish that perfectly captures the essence of the holiday season.

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Ingredients

  • 6 chicken thighs
  • 1 (16 ounce) can cranberry sauce
  • 1 (8 ounce) bottle Russian-style salad dressing
  • 1 packet dry onion soup mix

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 45 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs
  • Servings: 7
  • Yield: 6 to 8 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place chicken pieces in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. In a large bowl combine the cranberry sauce, salad dressing and soup mix and mix well. Coat chicken pieces with this mixture.
  • Cover dish and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 hours, or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear. Remove cover for the last 15 minutes of baking time.
  • Nutrition

    397 cal.

    • Total Fat: 21g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 68mg
    • Sodium: 828mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 38g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 31g
    • Protein: 15g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 25mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 267mg