Best Herbed Cranberry Chicken Recipes

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HERBED CRANBERRY CHICKEN



Herbed Cranberry Chicken image

These juicy chicken breasts have very little salt, yet they are well seasoned and full of flavor. The chunky cranberry sauce and toasted pecans make the quick weeknight entree special. -Margee Berry of White Salmon, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1 tablespoon salt-free herb seasoning blend
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2/3 cup chopped green onions
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/3 cup cranberry juice
4-1/2 teaspoons maple syrup
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

  • Rub chicken with seasoning blend. In a large nonstick skillet, cook chicken in 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reaches 170°. Remove and keep warm., In the same skillet, saute onions in remaining oil. Stir in the cranberries, broth, cranberry juice, syrup and vinegar; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Return chicken to the pan; cook for 1 minute or until heated through. Sprinkle with pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 109mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHICKEN CUTLETS WITH HERBED CRANBERRY SAUCE



CHICKEN CUTLETS WITH HERBED CRANBERRY SAUCE image

Categories     Chicken

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 chicken breasts or thighs
3 tbls butter
1/4 cup chopped shallots or green onions
1 bay leaf
1/4 cup dry red wine
2/3 cup whole-berry canned cranberry sauce
1/2 cup low-salt chicken broth
1 tbls balsamic or red wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Season chicken with salt and pepper Melt the butter in a frying pan, add the chicken and cook until cooked through and brown on both sides. Transfer chicken to a plate. Add onions to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute. Add wine and bring to a boil, scraping up any pieces on the pan. Boil until the mixture reduces to a thick glaze, about 4 minutes. Add cranberry sauce, broth and vinegar and cook until sauce thickens slightly, about 3 minutes. Return chicken and any juices to the skillet. Simmer until heated through. About 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper. Serve over rice.

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