Best 7 Chicken Tenderloins With Cranberries Recipes

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**Cranberry Chicken Tenderloins: A Delightful Fusion of Sweet and Savory**

Indulge in a culinary journey with our tantalizing Cranberry Chicken Tenderloins, where succulent chicken breasts are artfully coated in a vibrant cranberry sauce, delivering a burst of sweet and tangy flavors in every bite. This delectable dish is not only visually appealing but also incredibly versatile, as we offer three distinct recipes to suit your culinary preferences. The classic Cranberry Chicken Tenderloins recipe provides a straightforward approach to this timeless dish, while the Honey Dijon Cranberry Chicken Tenderloins introduce a touch of sweetness and tang with a honey Dijon glaze. For those seeking a more robust flavor profile, the Cranberry Chipotle Chicken Tenderloins incorporate the smoky heat of chipotle peppers, creating a harmonious balance of sweet, savory, and spicy notes. Each recipe is meticulously detailed, ensuring a seamless cooking experience and a flavorful culinary masterpiece that will impress your palate and leave you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHICKEN WITH CRANBERRIES



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When cranberries are in season, I like to stock the freezer so I can serve this dish year-round. The sauce's tangy flavor complements the chicken very well.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1/4 cup butter
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
1 cup water
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
Dash ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, combine flour, salt and pepper; dredge the chicken. In a large skillet, cook chicken in butter until browned on both sides. Remove chicken and set aside. , In the same skillet, combine the cranberries, water, brown sugar, vinegar and nutmeg; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Place chicken on top; cover and simmer for 30 minutes. To serve, spoon cranberry mixture over chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 291mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

CRANBERRY CHICKEN I



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This is an incredibly easy recipe - and delicious! Just mix it up before going to work, then pop it in the oven when you get home in the evening. The sauce that forms while baking tastes great on rice.

Provided by Heather

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 9h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

6 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1 ½ (1 ounce) packages dry onion soup mix
1 (16 ounce) can jellied cranberry sauce
1 cup French dressing

Steps:

  • Place the chicken breasts in a glass or non-reactive baking dish.
  • Stir the onion soup mix, cranberry sauce, and French dressing together in a bowl until well blended. Pour over the chicken breasts. Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap, and refrigerate at least 8 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Remove plastic wrap from the baking dish, and cover loosely with aluminum foil.
  • Bake chicken in preheated oven until top is bubbly and slightly browned, about 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480.8 calories, Carbohydrate 40.3 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 22.3 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 27.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 1087.4 mg, Sugar 35.5 g

CHICKEN TENDERLOINS WITH CRANBERRIES



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Busy day? Easy recipe when you don't feel like cooking. Got this recipe from Ocean Spray and it uses dried cranberries which you can get all year round. Picture is from Ocean Spray.

Provided by Carol Junkins

Categories     Chicken

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb chicken tenderloins
flour
salt and pepper
2 Tbsp butter
2 Tbsp oil
SAUCE:
2/3 c white wine
2/3 c chicken broth
3 Tbsp country style dijon mustard
1 1/2 tsp cornstarch
1 1/2 Tbsp water
1/2 c ocean spray craisins
1/4 c sliced green onions, green part only

Steps:

  • 1. Lightly toss chicken pieces with flour, shake off excess. Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper.
  • 2. Heat 1 Tablespoon of butter and oil in a large skillet. Add half of the chicken, cook about 2 minutes, turning once until chicken is golden brown on each side and cooked through. Add more butter and oil if needed. remove to a platter, keep warm. repeat with remaining chicken.
  • 3. Add wine, chicken broth and mustard to skillet, scraping up browned bits. Combine cornstarch and water in a small bowl. Stir into skillet. Add dried cranberries. Boil 1 to 2 minutes or until sauce thickens. Stir in green onions, cook 1 minute. Pour sauce over chicken. Makes 4 servings
  • 4. Can serve over rice, mashed potatoes, noodles etc.

CHICKEN TENDERLOINS WITH CRANBERRY MUSTARD SAUCE



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-Taste of Home Cooking School

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound chicken tenderloin
All-purpose flour
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons canola oil
2/3 cup white wine
2/3 cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons country-style Dijon mustard
1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
4-1/2 teaspoons water
1/2 cup Ocean Spray® Craisins® Original Sweetened Dried Cranberries
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions, green part only

Steps:

  • Dredge chicken in enough flour to coat. Season with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, brown half the chicken in butter and oil over medium-high, 3-4 minutes per side or until juice run clear. Transfer to a platter and keep warm. Repeat with remaining chicken. Add more oil and butter if necessary., Add wine, chicken broth and mustard to the same skillet. Cook and stir to blend ingredients and scrape browned bits from pan. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and water; stir into skillet. Add cranberries. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in green onions; cook 1 additional minute. Pour sauce over chicken.

Nutrition Facts :

BAKED CRANBERRY CHICKEN WITH ROSEMARY



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This easy baked cranberry chicken recipe with rosemary is the perfect festive dinner! Bold flavors from fresh garlic, rosemary, citrus, and tangy-sweet cranberries come together to create a show-stopping dish. If you like, you can marinate the chicken in the seasoning and citrus for a couple hours in the fridge or just do as in the recipe and allow it to sit at room temperature for a few minutes.

Provided by Suzy Karadsheh

Categories     Entree

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups fresh cranberries
1/3 cup brown sugar
2-3 tbsp white wine vinegar (more for later)
6 pieces bone-in (skin on chicken (I used 2 chicken breasts and 4 thighs))
6-8 garlic cloves (minced)
Salt and pepper
1 1/2 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary (or 1 1/2 tsp dry rosemary)
1 tsp sweet paprika
1/3 cup Extra virgin olive oil
1 lemon (juice of (do not discard used lemon halves))
1 large yellow onion (chopped)
3 celery stalks (chopped)
1/2 cup chicken broth or water
More fresh rosemary for garnish

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the cranberries, brown sugar, and white wine vinegar. Set aside for now.
  • Pat the chicken pieces dry. Rub the chicken with the minced garlic on both sides (make sure to apply some of the garlic underneath the chicken skins). Season well with salt and pepper. Combine the rosemary and paprika then apply to the chicken pieces on both sides and again underneath the skin.
  • In a large bowl or deep enough dish, mix the olive oil, lemon juice and 2 tbsp white wine vinegar. Now add the chicken, celery, onions, and used lemon halves. Work everything together with clean hands. Set aside to marinate just for 15 minutes or so.
  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet. Place the chicken skin side down to brown on medium-high for 5 minutes. Turn over and brown on the other side.
  • Place the chicken, onions, celery, lemon halves and any liquid from the marinade in a lightly oiled baking pan. Add 1/2 cup water or chicken broth, then add the sugared cranberries.
  • Bake in the 425 degrees F heated-oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked through. Serve hot with Lebanese rice and your favorite salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145.2 kcal, Sugar 2.7 g, Sodium 10.9 mg, Fat 12.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, TransFat 0.1 g, Carbohydrate 9 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 1.4 g, Cholesterol 0.7 mg, UnsaturatedFat 10.3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHICKEN TENDERLOINS WITH CRANBERRY MUSTARD SAUCE



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This is easily prepared and special enough to serve to guests. It's best when NOT prepared in a non-stick skillet. From Ocean Spray.

Provided by GREG IN SAN DIEGO

Categories     Chicken

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb chicken tenderloins
flour
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
2/3 cup dry white wine
2/3 cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 1/2 tablespoons water
1/2 cup dried sweetened cranberries (Ocean Spray Craisins)
1/4 cup sliced green onion, green part only

Steps:

  • Season chicken with salt and pepper.
  • Lightly toss with flour.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon each of butter and oil in a large skillet.
  • Add half the chicken and cook several minutes, turning and cooking until golden brown and cooked through. Add more butter and oil as needed while cooking.
  • Remove chicken to a platter. Keep warm.
  • Repeat with remaining chicken.
  • Add wine, chicken broth and mustard to skillet, scraping up browned bits.
  • Combine cornstarch and water in a small bowl.
  • Stir into skillet.
  • Add sweetened dried cranberries.
  • Boil 1 or 2 minutes until sauce thickens.
  • Stir in green onions and cook one more minute.
  • Serve sauce over chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338.4, Fat 15.2, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 81.1, Sodium 335, Carbohydrate 15.8, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 10.7, Protein 27.8

CHICKEN TENDERLOINS WITH CRANBERRY MUSTARD SAUCE



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Make and share this Chicken Tenderloins With Cranberry Mustard Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by stephiwoo

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb chicken tenderloins
flour
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons oil
2/3 cup dry white wine
2/3 cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons country-style dijon mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 1/2 tablespoons water
1/2 cup ocean spray craisins (Original Sweetened Dried Cranberries)
1/4 cup sliced green onion, green part only

Steps:

  • Lightly toss chicken pieces with flour; shake off excess.
  • Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of butter and oil in a large skillet.
  • Add half of the chicken; cook about 2 minutes, turning once until chicken is golden brown on each side and cooked through.
  • Add more butter and oil if needed.
  • Remove to a platter; keep warm.
  • Repeat with remaining chicken.
  • Add wine, chicken broth and mustard to skillet, scraping up browned bits.
  • Combine cornstarch and water in a small bowl.
  • Stir into skillet.
  • Add sweetened dried cranberries.
  • Boil 1 to 2 minutes or until sauce thickens.
  • Stir in green onions; cook 1 more minute.
  • Pour sauce over chicken.

Tips:

  • To ensure even cooking, use chicken tenderloins that are all about the same size.
  • If you don't have fresh cranberries, you can use frozen cranberries. Just thaw them before using.
  • You can also use other dried fruits in this recipe, such as raisins, cherries, or apricots.
  • If you don't have a grill, you can cook the chicken tenderloins in a skillet over medium heat.
  • Serve the chicken tenderloins immediately, while they are still hot.

Conclusion:

This recipe for chicken tenderloins with cranberries is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken tenderloins are juicy and flavorful, and the cranberries add a tart and sweet flavor. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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