Description
Cranberry Chicken features tender chicken smothered in a rich, tangy cranberry sauce, making it a delightful combination of savory and sweet flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup cranberry sauce (preferably homemade or store-bought)
- 1 cup French dressing (or a homemade vinaigrette)
- 1 packet onion soup mix
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine the cranberry sauce, French dressing, and onion soup mix in a mixing bowl. Stir well until blended.
- Season your chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Place the seasoned chicken in a baking dish. Pour the cranberry mixture over the chicken.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil. Bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired before serving.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, replace chicken with hearty chickpeas or tempeh. Ensure your onion soup mix or dressing is gluten-free for a gluten-free version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg