CRANBERRY MAPLE CHICKEN

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Cranberries and a hint of maple syrup make a sweet sauce for these easy chicken breast halves. They're a quick but lovely main course for weeknights and other occasions. -Kim Pettipas of Oromocto, New Brunswick

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
3/4 cup water
1/3 cup sugar
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/4 cup maple syrup

Steps:

In a small saucepan, combine the cranberries, water and sugar. Cook over medium heat until berries pop, about 15 minutes., Meanwhile, sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a large nonstick skillet, cook chicken in oil over medium heat until juices run clear, 4-5 minutes on each side. Stir syrup into cranberry mixture; serve with chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 253mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 23g protein.