**Cranberry Chicken: A Flavorful and Versatile Dish**
Cranberry chicken is a delightful and versatile dish that combines the tangy sweetness of cranberries with the savory flavor of chicken. This classic dish can be prepared in a variety of ways, from simple skillet meals to slow-cooker stews. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or a special occasion meal, cranberry chicken is sure to please everyone at the table.
This article features three delicious recipes for cranberry chicken, each with its own unique flavor profile. The first recipe is for a classic cranberry chicken skillet meal, which is ready in just 30 minutes. The second recipe is for a slow-cooker cranberry chicken stew, which is perfect for a busy weeknight. The third recipe is for a cranberry chicken casserole, which is a great option for a special occasion meal.
No matter which recipe you choose, you're sure to enjoy the delicious combination of cranberries and chicken. These dishes are all easy to make and packed with flavor, making them perfect for any occasion.
DUMP-AND-BAKE CRANBERRY CHICKEN
This 5-ingredient Dump-and-Bake Cranberry Chicken is a cozy, easy dinner recipe that's perfect for cool nights!
Provided by Blair Lonergan
Categories Dinner
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray a 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray. Season chicken with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Place chicken in the prepared dish. In a separate bowl, stir together salad dressing, cranberry sauce, dry onion soup mix seasoning and orange zest. Pour sauce over chicken.
- Cover tightly and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the cover and return to the oven for 15 more minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. Spoon sauce over chicken and serve.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 /6 of the recipe, Calories 543.6 kcal, Carbohydrate 37.9 g, Protein 52.5 g, Fat 18.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Cholesterol 132 mg, Sodium 775.8 mg, Fiber 1.3 g, Sugar 28.9 g
BAKED CRANBERRY CHICKEN WITH ROSEMARY
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
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
CRANBERRY SAUCE CHICKEN II
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
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
CRANBERRY CHICKEN I
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
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
EASY CRANBERRY CHICKEN
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
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.
BEST CRANBERRY CHICKEN
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
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 AND WILD RICE
Tender chicken is baked in a sweet-tart cranberry sauce for this elegant entree. This chicken is delicious, and it's so easy to prepare and I love that I can do other things while it bakes. -Evelyn Lewis, Independence, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Place chicken in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. In a bowl, mix hot water, rice mix and contents of seasoning packet; pour around chicken. , In a small bowl, mix remaining ingredients; pour over chicken. Bake, covered, until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165°, 35-45 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 332 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 592mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 26g protein.
SLOW-COOKER CRANBERRY CHICKEN
I've been married for 42 years and have 3 children and 2 grandchildren. I love to collect cookbooks and try new recipes. This dish is delicious, easy and good when served with rice and a vegetable side dish. Everyone in the family loves it!-Edith Holliday, Flushing, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 5h10m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place chicken in a 3-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine the cranberry sauce, barbecue sauce, onion, celery, salt and pepper; pour over chicken. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until chicken is tender. Serve with rice. Freeze option: Cover and freeze cooled chicken and sauce in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Reheat in a foil-lined 13x9-in. baking dish in a preheated 325° oven until heated through, covering if necessary to prevent excess browning.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 471 calories, Fat 17g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 104mg cholesterol, Sodium 791mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 34g protein.
CRANBERRY CHICKEN
"If you're looking for something fast but different for dinner, try this unique entree," suggests Brigitte Schaller. The Flemington, Missouri cook combines chili sauce, brown sugar and cranberry sauce to give the tender chicken a welcome zip.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute the chicken and onion in butter until chicken is no longer pink. Add the chili sauce, cranberry sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce and mustard. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Serve over rice or noodles.
Nutrition Facts :
TART CRANBERRY CHICKEN
My husband loves chicken when it's nice and moist, as in this autumn recipe. I serve it over hot rice with a salad and warm rolls. The ruby red sauce has a wonderful sweet-tart flavor. -Dorothy Bateman, Carver, Massachusetts
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a shallow dish, combine flour, salt and pepper; dredge chicken. In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Brown the chicken on both sides. Remove and keep warm. , Add water, cranberries, brown sugar, nutmeg and, if desired, vinegar to the pan; cook and stir until the berries burst, about 5 minutes. Return chicken to skillet. Cover and simmer for 20-30 minutes or until chicken is tender, basting occasionally with the sauce. Serve with rice. Freeze option: Place chicken in freezer containers; top with sauce. If desired, place rice in separate freezer containers. Cool and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Microwave, covered, on high in a microwave-safe dish until heated through, gently stirring and adding a little water to chicken if necessary.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 284 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 122mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate, Fiber 28g protein.
CRANBERRY PIE II
Cranberries, flavored with orange zest, cinnamon and nutmeg are baked in a single pie crust with an eggy filling.
Provided by sal
Categories Desserts Pies Fruit Pie Recipes Cranberry Pie Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C.)
- In a large bowl, combine sugar, flour, orange zest, cinnamon and nutmeg. Beat in eggs. Stir in melted butter. Fold in cranberries, then pour into crust.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until filling is set.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 357.3 calories, Carbohydrate 51.8 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 184.5 mg, Sugar 34.1 g
CHICKEN WITH CRANBERRIES
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
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.
Tips:
- Choose the right chicken: Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs are best for this recipe. If you're using chicken breasts, pound them to an even thickness before cooking.
- Make sure the chicken is cooked through before adding the sauce: Otherwise, the chicken will be tough and dry. You can check if the chicken is cooked by inserting a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the chicken. The internal temperature should be 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Use a good quality cranberry sauce: The cranberry sauce is what makes this dish special, so don't skimp on the quality. Look for a cranberry sauce that is made with real cranberries and has a tart flavor.
- Serve the chicken with your favorite sides: Mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted vegetables are all great options.
Conclusion:
This cranberry chicken recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make weeknight meal. The chicken is tender and juicy, the cranberry sauce is tart and flavorful, and the whole dish comes together in just 30 minutes. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner idea, give this cranberry chicken a try. You won't be disappointed!
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