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cranberry flavored chicken dish

Tangy Sweet Cranberry Chicken

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This incredibly simple 3-ingredient chicken dish delivers maximum flavor with minimal effort. The perfect balance of tangy cranberry sauce and savory onion soup mix creates a delicious coating that transforms ordinary chicken into a company-worthy meal. The chicken emerges tender and juicy every time, making this an ideal recipe for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 285
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 (14-16 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce
  • 1 (1¼ ounce) envelope dry onion soup mix
  • 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Equipment

  • 13x9 baking dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • Aluminum foil

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and spray a 13x9 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. In a bowl, combine the dry onion soup mix with the whole berry cranberry sauce and mix well.
  3. Place the chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish and pour the cranberry-onion mixture over them, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated.
  4. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
  5. Remove the foil and continue baking for another 15 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.

Nutrition

Calories: 285kcal

Notes

For a lower-sodium version, look for reduced-sodium onion soup mix. This dish pairs beautifully with fluffy white rice, roasted Brussels sprouts, or steamed green beans. The sauce develops a wonderful caramelized quality during the uncovered baking time, so don't skip that step!
Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and actually taste even better as the flavors continue to meld. For a holiday twist, try adding some orange zest or a tablespoon of Dijon mustard to the sauce mixture.

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