Cranberry Chicken I

Cranberry Chicken I
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    1 hrs 15 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    9 hrs 30 mins
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    636

Transform ordinary chicken breasts into a dazzling centerpiece with this effortless Cranberry Chicken recipe. The sweet and tangy cranberry sauce, combined with savory onion and a touch of zesty dressing, creates a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Prepare it in the morning, let it marinate all day, and come home to a fuss-free, flavorful dinner that's perfect served over fluffy rice or alongside roasted vegetables.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    40 g
  • Cholesterol
    68 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    28 g
  • Saturated Fat
    4 g
  • Sodium
    1087 mg
  • Sugar
    36 g
  • Fat
    22 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 5 mins Place the chicken breasts in a glass or non-reactive baking dish. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 8 hrs In a separate bowl, whisk together the onion soup mix, cranberry sauce, and French dressing until thoroughly combined. Pour the mixture evenly over the chicken breasts. Cover the baking dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 8 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld. (10 minutes + 8 hours refrigeration)

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Recipe View 10 mins Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). (10 minutes)

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Recipe View 2 mins Remove the plastic wrap from the baking dish. Cover the dish loosely with aluminum foil. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View 1 hrs 15 mins Bake the chicken in the preheated oven until the top is bubbly, the chicken is cooked through, and the sauce has slightly caramelized, about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Check for doneness using a meat thermometer; the internal temperature of the chicken should reach 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). (1 hour 15 minutes)

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Recipe View 10 mins Let the chicken rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. This allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in a more tender and flavorful dish. (10 minutes)

For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a splash of orange juice or zest to the cranberry sauce mixture.
If you don't have French dressing on hand, Catalina dressing can be used as a substitute.
To prevent the chicken from drying out during baking, ensure the baking dish is well-covered, especially if using a convection oven.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.2/ 5 ( 212 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)
  • Rachel Okeefe

    Easy to follow and the chicken came out so moist and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.

  • Jaleel Feest

    This recipe is a lifesaver! I prepped it before work and had a delicious dinner waiting for me. The sauce is amazing over rice.

  • Brooke Abshire

    I was skeptical about the French dressing, but it actually adds a really nice tang to the dish. My family loved it!

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