Best Chicken Breasts With Apple Cranberry Sauce Recipes

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DUMP-AND-BAKE CRANBERRY CHICKEN



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This 5-ingredient Dump-and-Bake Cranberry Chicken is a cozy, easy dinner recipe that's perfect for cool nights!

Provided by Blair Lonergan

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3 lbs. total)
8 ounces (about 1 cup) French, Russian or Catalina salad dressing
1 (14 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce
1 (1 ounce) packet dry onion soup mix seasoning
Zest from ½ of an orange

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray a 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray. Season chicken with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Place chicken in the prepared dish. In a separate bowl, stir together salad dressing, cranberry sauce, dry onion soup mix seasoning and orange zest. Pour sauce over chicken.
  • Cover tightly and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the cover and return to the oven for 15 more minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. Spoon sauce over chicken and serve.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 /6 of the recipe, Calories 543.6 kcal, Carbohydrate 37.9 g, Protein 52.5 g, Fat 18.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Cholesterol 132 mg, Sodium 775.8 mg, Fiber 1.3 g, Sugar 28.9 g

CHICKEN WITH CRANBERRY SAUCE



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This easy, tangy cranberry chicken recipe has just four ingredients and is perfect for busy weeknights, especially during the fall or winter.

Provided by Stephanie Gallagher

Categories     Dinner     Entree

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 (1-ounce) envelope dried French onion soup mix
1 (16-ounce) can cranberry sauce
1 cup Catalina salad dressing

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 F. Spray a 9 x 13 baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Place the chicken breasts in baking dish. Sprinkle French onion soup mix evenly over chicken breasts.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together cranberry sauce and salad dressing. Pour over the chicken breasts.
  • Bake for 45 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 482 kcal, Carbohydrate 53 g, Cholesterol 102 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 39 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 1074 mg, Sugar 41 g, Fat 12 g, ServingSize Serves 6, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

EASY CRANBERRY CHICKEN



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You don't have to wait until the fall to enjoy delicious cranberry flavor. By using a canned sauce, you can get the flavor no matter what time of year.-Kay Simpson, Hull, Quebec

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds), cut up
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup diced onion
1/2 cup diced celery
1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
1 cup bottled barbecue sauce

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper; brown in a skillet in butter. Remove the chicken to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. In the drippings, saute onion and celery until tender. Add cranberry sauce and barbecue sauce; mix well. Pour over chicken. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1-1/2 hours, basting every 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 425 calories, Fat 19g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 675mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

CHICKEN WITH CRANBERRY SAUCE



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You don't have to eat bland-looking or tasting food just because you're eating light. For this elegant entree, golden chicken is coated in a pretty cranberry sauce with impressive flavor. Created by our Test Kitchen, it's ready in a matter of minutes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
3/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1-3/4 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon cold water

Steps:

  • Flatten chicken to 1/2-in. thickness. In a shallow bowl, combine flour, 1/8 teaspoon salt and pepper. Coat chicken with flour mixture. In a nonstick skillet, cook chicken in oil for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°. Remove chicken and keep warm. , In the same skillet, bring broth to a boil; scrape up any browned bits. Stir in the cranberries, brown sugar, vinegar and remaining salt. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into cranberry mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Return chicken to the pan and heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 602mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

APPLE CRANBERRY CHICKEN



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I made this up because I thought the flavors would match perfectly--and they do. The balsamic vinegar is really the key ingredient and adds a nice zip. This is for one serving, but it can be doubled, tripled, etc. to feed a larger crowd.

Provided by Montegrano

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 carrot
1/2 granny smith apple
1/2 cup fresh cranberries
1 chicken breast
1/4 cup applesauce
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
sugar, to taste
balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Cut chicken into chunks or strips and dice apple.
  • Using a vegetable peeler, peel carrot into strips and sauté until soft.
  • Add salt and pepper during cooking process.
  • Deglaze with balsamic vinegar (as much as you want, actually) Stir in apple sauce, cranberries, diced apple, cinnamon, chicken, then pour into oven proof baking dish.
  • Bake for 15- 20 minutes or until done.
  • Season with more salt, pepper, cinnamon, sugar if desired.
  • Note: Feel free to change the amount of any of the ingredients.
  • The above measurements are approximates because I didn't measure when cooking this recipe.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383.6, Fat 13.9, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 92.8, Sodium 153.2, Carbohydrate 34.8, Fiber 6.9, Sugar 11.9, Protein 31.3

CHICKEN BREASTS WITH APPLE-CRANBERRY SAUCE



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From a magazine but not sure which one. I had ripped it out and stuffed it in a recipe box. Recipe says that it's good with mashed potatoes and green beans. Looks colorful in the photo.

Provided by Oolala

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, about 4 oz. each
1 tablespoon vegetable oil, for the chicken
1 teaspoon vegetable oil, for the sauce
2 apples, halved, cored, each half cut into 8 wedges
1 cup canned whole cranberry sauce
1/2 cup apple cider or 1/2 cup apple juice, can also use chicken broth

Steps:

  • Mix four, salt and pepper on waxed paper or a plate.
  • Rub mustard all over the chicken, then coat in the flour mixture, shaking off excess.
  • Heat 1 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  • Add chicken and cook 4 minutes per side or until browned and opaque in center.
  • Remove to a serving platter; cover loosely to keep warm.
  • Heat 1 teaspoons oil in skillet, add apples and cook, stirring often, 4 minutes or until slightly softened.
  • Add cranberry sauce and cider; stir until boiling.
  • Serve over the chicken.

CRANBERRY SAUCE CHICKEN I



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Chicken breasts baked with an onion cranberry sauce for a simple, sweet and tangy dinner. A great company dish to serve with hot, fluffy white rice.

Provided by phaylock

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

12 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 ¼ cups cranberry sauce
1 packet dry onion soup mix
½ cup French-style salad dressing
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 pinch ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Arrange chicken in an 11x17 inch baking dish. In a medium bowl, combine the cranberry sauce, soup mix, salad dressing, sugar and ground black pepper. Mix well and spoon mixture over chicken.
  • Cover dish and bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 calories, Carbohydrate 15.4 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 6.2 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 27.6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 433.1 mg, Sugar 13.1 g

BEST CRANBERRY CHICKEN



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My mom found this recipe years ago, and now it's become a cheap and easy weeknight favorite at my house.

Provided by misscarolb

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Thigh Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon butter
1 small onion, chopped
3 pounds chicken thighs
⅔ cup ketchup
⅓ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
1 (8 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Place the butter and onion in a 9x13 inch baking dish, and bake in the preheated oven, stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent, about 15 minutes. Remove the dish from the oven, push the onion over to one end, and place the chicken thighs in the dish in a single layer. Return to the oven and bake for about 25 minutes.
  • Stir together the ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, mustard powder, and cranberry sauce in a bowl. Remove the chicken from the oven, and scoop the cooked onions into the cranberry mixture. Spoon the mixture over the chicken thighs, and return to the oven.
  • Bake until the cranberry mixture is slightly caramelized and the chicken is done, about 20 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the center should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 526 calories, Carbohydrate 33.8 g, Cholesterol 146.4 mg, Fat 25.7 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 38.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 450.4 mg, Sugar 27.5 g

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