Cranberry Chicken Recipe π
Overview:
When a friend of mine first served this to me I couldn’t believe how something so delicious could be so easy to make. Now I never let my family use the French dressing, I’m always hoarding it for when I make this chicken.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour and 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour and 35 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Calories: 461.9 per serving
Ingredients:
- 1 can (14 ounces) cranberry sauce
- 1 bottle (8 ounces) French salad dressing
- 1 envelope onion soup mix
- 6 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Mix the cranberry sauce, French dressing, and onion soup mix together in a bowl until well combined. |
| 2 | Place the chicken breast halves in a baking dish in a single layer. |
| 3 | Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken, ensuring each piece is evenly coated. |
| 4 | Cover the baking dish and bake at 350Β°F (175Β°C) for 1 hour. |
| 5 | Uncover the dish and continue baking for an additional 30 minutes, allowing the chicken to brown slightly. |
| 6 | Once cooked through and golden, remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving. |
| 7 | Serve hot and enjoy the tangy sweetness of cranberry paired with tender chicken. |
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 461.9
- Total Fat: 23.5g
- Saturated Fat: 6.6g
- Cholesterol: 115.3mg
- Sodium: 607.3mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 33g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.1g
- Sugar: 29.8g
- Protein: 29.1g
Recipe Notes:
- This Cranberry Chicken recipe is perfect for poultry lovers, especially during the Thanksgiving season.
- It’s a great option for busy weeknights, requiring minimal prep and cooking time.
- The combination of cranberry sauce, French dressing, and onion soup mix creates a flavorful sauce that pairs beautifully with the chicken.
- Feel free to adjust the cooking time based on your oven’s performance and the thickness of the chicken breasts.
- Serve this dish with your favorite sides like mashed potatoes, steamed vegetables, or a crisp salad for a well-rounded meal that’s sure to please the whole family.
