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Easy Baked Cranberry Chicken

Easy Baked Cranberry Chicken

This Easy Baked Cranberry Chicken is sweet, tangy, and wonderfully simple — just four pantry staples and a single pan. Perfect for cozy weeknights, casual entertaining, or a delicious sibling rivalry in the kitchen.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
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Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 310 kcal

Equipment

  • Baking Dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Measuring Cup
  • Oven
  • Meat thermometer (optional)

Ingredients
  

  • 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts small size preferred
  • 1 envelope dry onion soup mix
  • 1 can whole berry cranberry sauce about 14 oz
  • 1 cup Catalina salad dressing

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a baking dish with cooking spray or olive oil.
  • Arrange chicken breasts in a single layer in the baking dish. Sprinkle with a bit of the dry onion soup mix.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine remaining dry onion soup mix, cranberry sauce, and Catalina dressing. Stir until well blended.
  • Pour the sauce over the chicken, coating each piece evenly.
  • Bake uncovered for 35–45 minutes, or until chicken is fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
  • Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes. Spoon extra sauce over the top before serving.

Notes

Swap Catalina dressing for Russian or French if needed. Add orange zest for extra brightness, or double the sauce to drizzle over rice or potatoes.

Nutrition

Calories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 26gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 630mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1.1mg
Keyword Baked Dinner, chicken, Cranberry, Easy Recipes
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