Best 13 Cranberry Baked Chicken Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey to savor the delightful flavors of Cranberry Baked Chicken. This dish, adorned with vibrant cranberries and aromatic herbs, promises a symphony of sweet, tangy, and savory notes that will leave you craving more. Embark on a culinary adventure as we explore three enticing recipes that showcase the versatility of Cranberry Baked Chicken. From a classic rendition to a tantalizing twist with a honey-mustard glaze and a delightful variation featuring a crispy pecan crust, these recipes cater to every palate. Prepare to indulge in a feast that will transport you to a realm of culinary bliss.

Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!

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

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.

EASY CRANBERRY CHICKEN



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Chicken breasts baked in a mixture of cranberry sauce, Ranch-style salad dressing and dry onion soup mix. Four ingredients! Mix, pour and bake! This Cranberry Chicken is a cinch!

Provided by Alice Daniels

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 (16 ounce) can cranberry sauce
1 (8 ounce) bottle Ranch-style salad dressing
½ packet dry onion soup mix

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place chicken breasts in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. In a medium bowl, combine the cranberry sauce, salad dressing and dry onion soup mix. Blend together until well mixed, then pour mixture over chicken.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 449.3 calories, Carbohydrate 32.9 g, Cholesterol 79.3 mg, Fat 22.4 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 28.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 742.2 mg, Sugar 30 g

CRANBERRY SAUCE CHICKEN II



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Chicken thighs or breasts baked with a tangy cranberry/onion/salad dressing sauce. Makes a simple, different dinner. Super easy and delicious!

Provided by Honda

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Thigh Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 4

6 chicken thighs
1 (16 ounce) can cranberry sauce
1 (8 ounce) bottle Russian-style salad dressing
1 packet dry onion soup mix

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place chicken pieces in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. In a large bowl combine the cranberry sauce, salad dressing and soup mix and mix well. Coat chicken pieces with this mixture.
  • Cover dish and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 hours, or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear. Remove cover for the last 15 minutes of baking time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 396.6 calories, Carbohydrate 38.4 g, Cholesterol 67.7 mg, Fat 20.8 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 828.4 mg, Sugar 31.4 g

BAKED CRANBERRY CHICKEN



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Make and share this Baked Cranberry Chicken recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lorac

Categories     Chicken

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 chicken breast halves
1 (16 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce
1/2 cup toasted walnuts
1/2 cup orange marmalade
2 teaspoons prepared horseradish

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350ºF.
  • Spray rectangular baking pan, 13 x 9 x 2 inches, with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Mix cranberry, walnuts, marmalade and horseradish.
  • Place chicken in pan and top with cranberry mixture.
  • Cover and bake 35 to 40 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink when cut into.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 492.5, Fat 16.4, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 46.4, Sodium 109.4, Carbohydrate 73.3, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 67.9, Protein 17.7

BAKED CRANBERRY CHICKEN



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I got this recipe from my Aunt, who was a nun, and this was made at her convent. It's just a really surprisingly delicious chicken and sauce recipe!

Provided by justme 3

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

6 -8 chicken thighs
1 (15 ounce) can jellied cranberry sauce
1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
1 cup French dressing

Steps:

  • Skin the chicken thighs.
  • Spray baking dish with pam (9 x 12).
  • Put chicken thighs in pan.
  • Mix together cranberry sauce, onion soup mix, and french dressing. (It will be kind of thick).
  • Cover chicken thighs with cranberry mixture.
  • Bake in 350 degree oven for one to one and one half hours.
  • Serve over mashed potatoes, or rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 765.1, Fat 50, SaturatedFat 9.8, Cholesterol 118.8, Sodium 1229.7, Carbohydrate 55.4, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 51.7, Protein 25.6

BEST CRANBERRY CHICKEN



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My mom found this recipe years ago, and now it's become a cheap and easy weeknight favorite at my house.

Provided by misscarolb

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Thigh Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon butter
1 small onion, chopped
3 pounds chicken thighs
⅔ cup ketchup
⅓ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
1 (8 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Place the butter and onion in a 9x13 inch baking dish, and bake in the preheated oven, stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent, about 15 minutes. Remove the dish from the oven, push the onion over to one end, and place the chicken thighs in the dish in a single layer. Return to the oven and bake for about 25 minutes.
  • Stir together the ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, mustard powder, and cranberry sauce in a bowl. Remove the chicken from the oven, and scoop the cooked onions into the cranberry mixture. Spoon the mixture over the chicken thighs, and return to the oven.
  • Bake until the cranberry mixture is slightly caramelized and the chicken is done, about 20 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the center should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 526 calories, Carbohydrate 33.8 g, Cholesterol 146.4 mg, Fat 25.7 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 38.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 450.4 mg, Sugar 27.5 g

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

CRANBERRY CHICKEN



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There are quite a few recipes for Cranberry Chicken, but this one is a little different. I love this chicken! I cook on low in crock pot for at least 6 hours, the yummmy scent fills the house. From Recipetips.com

Provided by True Texas

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h45m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

10 pieces chicken breasts (skinless)
15 ounces whole berry cranberry sauce (1 can)
3/4 ounce dry onion soup mix (1 envelope)
8 ounces Catalina dressing (fat free)
fresh rosemary, a few needles from the sprig (optional)
1/4 cup dried cranberries (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F
  • Mix onion soup, whole cranberry relish and Catalina salad dressing together in a bowl.
  • Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the baking dish and pour the cranberry mixture over the chicken. Sprinkle a little fresh rosemary and dried cranberries over the chicken, if desired.
  • Cover the dish and bake for 45 minutes. Remove the cover and bake an additional 15-20 minutes. Serve.

DELICIOUS OVEN-BAKED CRANBERRY BARBECUE CHICKEN (OR TURKEY LEGS)



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This is SOOOO good! You can double the complete recipe and bake in a roaster pan, throw in a chopped green bell pepper and/or a jalapeno pepper also if desired! Four small turkey legs can be used in place of the chicken, if using larger turkey legs then double the cranberry sauce and BBQ sauce, also the cooking time will need to be increased.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Chicken

Time 26m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 -8 chicken pieces
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 tablespoons butter
salt and black pepper
1 onion, chopped
1 -2 tablespoon minced fresh garlic (or to taste)
1 large celery rib, finely diced
1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
1 (16 ounce) can ocean spray whole berry cranberry sauce
1 cup favorite barbecue sauce

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350 degrees.
  • Butter a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
  • Heat butter with oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet; cook on both side until lightly browned, then place the chicken skin-side up into the baking dish (leave the drippings in the pan).
  • Add in the onion, celery, garlic and cayenne pepper (if using) adding in a little more oil if needed; sate for about 3 minutes; stir in the cranberry sauce and BBQ sauce; bring to a light simmer, stirring until completey combined, then pour over the chicken.
  • Bake uncovered for about 50 minutes or until chicken is tender and cooked through, basting with the sauce a couple times during baking.
  • Delicious!

CRANBERRY CHICKEN BAKE RECIPE



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This Cranberry Chicken Bake is exactly that. It is both sweet and savory and easy to make. I love the taste of the fresh cranberries with this. They add the best pop of flavor, and really make the dish.

Provided by Kendra Murdock

Categories     Main Course

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 teaspoon garlic salt
½ teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon pepper
½ teaspoon seasoning salt
2 Tablespoons olive oil
1 cup cranberries (fresh or frozen)
½ cup brown sugar
⅓ cup white wine vinegar
1 Tablespoon minced garlic
4 sprigs fresh rosemary
½ cup chicken broth
1 lemon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • In a bowl combine garlic salt, paprika, pepper, and all season salt.
  • Rub the mixture into each chicken breast on both sides.
  • Heat a skillet to medium heat and add olive oil.
  • Place the chicken breasts into the pan, browning them on both sides, but not cooking them all the way through.
  • Place them in a sprayed 9x13 pan.
  • Place sprigs of rosemary between the breasts and lemon slices on top or in between breasts.
  • Pour the chicken broth into the 9x13 pan.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the cranberries, brown sugar, minced garlic and vinegar stirring until well mixed.
  • Pour the mixture over the chicken breasts.
  • Place in oven and cook for 45 minutes or until the juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259 kcal, Carbohydrate 23 g, Protein 24 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 72 mg, Sodium 791 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 19 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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 II



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This baked dish is a little French, a little fruity, a little sweet, a little tart and A LOT delicious!

Provided by KMSMOKEY

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 4

5 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1 (16 ounce) can whole cranberry sauce
2 (1 ounce) packages dry onion soup mix
1 cup French dressing

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place chicken in 9x13 inch baking dish. Mix cranberry sauce, soup mix and salad dressing and pour mixture over chicken. Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 551.8 calories, Carbohydrate 48.5 g, Cholesterol 67.2 mg, Fat 27.7 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 25.3 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 1511.9 mg, Sugar 30.5 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right chicken: For this recipe, bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs are best. They will stay moist and flavorful during baking.
  • Don't overcrowd the baking dish: Make sure there is enough space between the chicken pieces so that they can cook evenly.
  • Roast the chicken at a high temperature: This will help to create a crispy skin and juicy meat.
  • Use a flavorful marinade: The marinade will help to infuse the chicken with flavor. Be sure to let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
  • Add some vegetables to the baking dish: This is a great way to add extra flavor and nutrients to the meal. Some good options include carrots, celery, potatoes, and onions.
  • Serve the chicken with your favorite sides: Some popular options include mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, and a simple salad.

Conclusion:

This Cranberry Baked Chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is juicy and flavorful, and the cranberries add a tart and tangy flavor. Serve this dish with your favorite sides for a complete and satisfying meal.

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