Best 11 Chicken Breasts With Apple Cranberry Sauce Recipes

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Satisfy your taste buds with our delightful Chicken Breasts with Apple Cranberry Sauce, a culinary masterpiece that blends sweet, tangy, and savory flavors. This dish is a harmonious fusion of juicy chicken breasts, tender apples, and tart cranberries, all enveloped in a luscious sauce that elevates the meal to a gourmet experience. Our collection of recipes offers variations to suit your preferences, from a classic stovetop method to a slow cooker option for effortless preparation. With step-by-step instructions and insightful cooking tips, we guide you through the process of creating this delectable dish that will surely impress your family and friends. Discover the culinary secrets behind this tantalizing recipe today and embark on a delightful journey of flavors.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

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

GUY COOKS WITH KIDS: MIKAELA'S CRANBERRY APPLE CHICKEN BREAST



Guy Cooks With Kids: Mikaela's Cranberry Apple Chicken Breast image

Provided by Food Network

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
1 large green apple, peeled and chopped into 1-inch cubes
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon honey
2 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons salt, divided
2 teaspoons ground pepper
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (8 to 10 ounces each)
1 cup chicken stock
1 cup apple juice
1/2 cup cranberry juice
1 cinnamon stick
2 tablespoons finely chopped Italian parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat a large saute pan over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons butter and allow to melt. When the butter is melted and bubbling, add the chopped apple. Stir in the lemon juice and honey with a spatula to coat the apples. Continue to cook until the apples are golden, stirring occasionally, 10 to 15 minutes. (If the apples get too brown, remove from the heat and set aside).
  • In another large saute pan over medium-high heat, add 2 tablespoons butter and allow to melt. While the butter melts, mix together the flour, 2 teaspoons salt and the pepper in a large bowl. Dredge the chicken breasts in the flour mixture until thoroughly coated. Carefully place the dredged chicken into the heated pan and brown on each side, about 5 minutes per side. Remove the chicken breasts to a baking sheet or oven-safe warming plate and cover with foil. Set aside.
  • In the same saute pan, add the chicken stock and apple and cranberry juices to deglaze the pan. Add the cinnamon stick. Add the remaining 1 teaspoon salt to the mixture, whisking to combine. Allow the sauce to reduce until it reaches a nice thick brown gravy consistency, 35 to 40 minutes. Remove the cinnamon stick.
  • Add the cooked apples to the thickened sauce and whisk in the remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Add the cooked chicken breasts to the apples and gravy, to reheat briefly (about 1 minute). Plate the chicken breasts, top with the apples and sauce and sprinkle with the parsley.

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.

APPLE-CRANBERRY-SAGE CHICKEN



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Searching for something new to do with chicken breasts? Combine apples, cranberries and herbs in an easy baked chicken dinner.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

2/3 cup grape jelly
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 large unpeeled red cooking apple, cut into 2-inch chunks
1 medium stalk celery, sliced (1/2 cup)
1/2 cup fresh or frozen (thawed) cranberries
3/4 cup Original Bisquick™ mix
1/2 teaspoon ground sage
3/4 teaspoon chopped fresh or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
2 tablespoons water
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 lb)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In 1 1/2-quart saucepan, melt jelly and butter over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Stir in apple, celery and cranberries; remove from heat.
  • In shallow dish, mix Bisquick mix, sage and thyme. In another shallow dish, place water. Dip chicken into water, then coat with Bisquick mixture. Spray 10-inch skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in skillet 6 to 8 minutes, turning once, until coating is brown.
  • Place chicken in ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish. Spoon cranberry mixture over chicken. Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (170°F).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490, Carbohydrate 58 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 33 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 420 mg, Sugar 31 g, TransFat 1 g

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.

CHICKEN WITH APPLE, CRANBERRY AND BACON



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This dish is a real crowd pleaser. The sauce is absolutely gorgeous. You'll want to serve it with a crusty bread to soak up the delicious flavours. I served this at a luncheon yesterday and everyone left with the recipe!

Provided by MarieRynr

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 slices bacon, diced
1/2 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 granny smith apple
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/3 cup minced shallot
2/3 cup apple juice
2/3 cup dry white wine
2/3 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup dried cranberries
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup whipping cream
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 175*F.
  • Warm a heat proof dish or plate in the oven to hold the chicken while you make the sauce.
  • Fry the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until browned and crisp, about 5 minutes.
  • Scoop out with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
  • Pour about 2 TBS of the drippings into a small dish and set aside; reserve the skillet with the remaining 2 TBS or so of bacon drippings for cooking the chicken.
  • Combine the flour, cinnamon and poultry seasoning in a shallow dish and stir to mix.
  • Dredge the chicken breasts in the seasoned flour, coating them well and patting to remove excess.
  • Add the oil to the skillet and heat over medium heat.
  • Add the breasts and cook until nicely browned and cooked through, turning once, 5 to 8 minutes per side.
  • Transfer the chicken to the warmed dish in the oven and reserve the skillet.
  • Peel, core and quarter the apple, then cut each quarter into 3 even slices.
  • Melt the butter in another skillet over medium heat and brown the apple on both sides, just until it begins to soften, about 4 minutes, turning once.
  • Remove from the heat and set aside.
  • Heat the reserved bacon fat in the large skillet over medium heat and saute the shallots until tender and aromatic, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the apple juice, wine, chicken broth and cranberries with salt and pepper to taste, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  • Boil over medium high heat until reduced by almost half, about 10 minutes.
  • Add the cream and bacon, and gently stir in the apple slices.
  • Add the chicken and any liquid that has accumulated in the dish, turning to coat the breasts with the sauce.
  • Taste the sauce for seasoning and adjust if necessary.
  • Transfer the chicken and sauce to a serving platter or individual plates and sprinkle with parsley to serve.

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

PINEAPPLE CRANBERRY CHICKEN



Pineapple Cranberry Chicken image

A tongue-tantalizing poultry dish that gives chicken the new life you've been looking for!

Provided by LEICHELLE

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Healthy

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 (16 ounce) can whole cranberry sauce
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Place chicken in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish and pierce with a fork. Layer cranberry sauce and pineapple over chicken and sprinkle with cinnamon.
  • Cover dish and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove cover and bake for another 15 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through (juices run clear).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373.5 calories, Carbohydrate 31.9 g, Cholesterol 129.4 mg, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 47.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 125.4 mg, Sugar 23.7 g

CROCK POT CRANBERRY APPLE CHICKEN BREASTS



Crock Pot Cranberry Apple Chicken Breasts image

So very quick and easy to put together. We serve this over rice. I love the comingled flavours of the apples and cranberries.

Provided by Sassy in da South

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 7h10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 -6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
4 -6 green onions
1/2 cup dried sweetened cranberries
1/2 cup dried apple, chopped
1 garlic clove, very thinly sliced
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons butter

Steps:

  • Place chicken breasts in a 2-quart (or larger) slow cooker/Crock Pot.
  • Add remaining ingredients in the order given, dotting evenly with the butter last. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256.1, Fat 5.2, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 80.6, Sodium 168.1, Carbohydrate 27.6, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 23, Protein 25.5

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

Tips:

  • To ensure the chicken breasts are cooked evenly, use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature has reached 165°F (74°C).
  • If you don't have apple cider vinegar, you can substitute white wine vinegar or lemon juice.
  • For a sweeter sauce, add more brown sugar or honey to taste.
  • If you want a thicker sauce, simmer it for a few minutes longer, or add a cornstarch slurry (equal parts cornstarch and water) to the sauce while it is simmering.
  • Serve the chicken breasts with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted vegetables.

Conclusion:

This recipe for chicken breasts with apple cranberry sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the sauce is sweet and tangy. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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