Best 9 Cranberry Pineapple Chicken Breasts Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey to the tropics with our succulent Cranberry Pineapple Chicken Breasts. This flavor-packed dish combines the vibrant sweetness of cranberries and pineapple with savory chicken breasts, creating a taste sensation that will transport you to paradise. Our recipe features three tantalizing variations: a classic Cranberry Pineapple Chicken Breasts recipe, a zesty Cranberry Pineapple Chicken Stir-Fry, and a delightful Cranberry Pineapple Chicken Casserole. Each variation offers a unique twist on this tropical delight, ensuring that there's something for every palate. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure as we guide you through the step-by-step process of preparing these delectable dishes.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

DUMP-AND-BAKE CRANBERRY CHICKEN



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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

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3 lbs. total)
8 ounces (about 1 cup) French, Russian or Catalina salad dressing
1 (14 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce
1 (1 ounce) packet dry onion soup mix seasoning
Zest from ½ of an orange

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

CRANBERRY PINEAPPLE CHICKEN BREASTS



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I had just a little of my Cranberry Orange Relish Recipe # 195972 and some pineapple so went looking RecipeZaar for a recipe -special thanks to Recipe # 196234 for Sweet and Spicy Chicken Delight Recipe and Recipe #178209 for the Oil-Free French Dressing - I had to sort of combine all the recipes and figure it out - will post how it turns out!But for now I need the nutrition breakdown! Post Dinner Note:This turned out REALLY GOOD! Husband said he wanted it again!

Provided by lesliecoy

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (40 ounce) package boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 to 8 breasts)
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package onion soup mix
5 ounces whole berry cranberry sauce
10 ounces fresh pineapple, crushed
3 tablespoons Splenda brown sugar blend
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon Splenda sugar substitute
2 tablespoons water
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat over to 350 degrees.
  • Combine vinegar, mustard, splenda, water and salt and pepper in a ziplock bag, mix well.
  • Add to the bag the brown sugar, pineapple, cranberry sauce and onion soup mix.
  • Add chicken breasts to bag and shake until all pieces are covered with sauce.
  • Empty bag into a 9 x 12 casserole, cover and place in 350 degree oven. Cook covered for 25 minutes, then uncover and cook until done and juices run clear.
  • Remove the chicken breasts from the casserole when they are done and place on serving platter, cover with foil to keep warm.
  • In a small saucepan,reduce the juices.
  • Pour reduced juices over the meat, and serve with oriental style rice and vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319.9, Fat 5, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 121, Sodium 707.3, Carbohydrate 25.7, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 17, Protein 40.9

PINEAPPLE CRANBERRY CHICKEN



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Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 pounds skinless boneless chicken breast halves
1 can (16 ounce) whole cranberry sauce
1 can (20 ounce) crushed pineapple, drained
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • 2. 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.
  • 3. 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 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

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.

EASY PINEAPPLE CHICKEN



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An easy weeknight dinner, this quick chicken stir-fry with pineapple is as delicious as it is colorful! Serve with rice for a complete meal, or fried rice for a treat. Add red chile flakes to the mix if you want something sweet and spicy!

Provided by Natasha

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Stir-Fry

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
½ teaspoon paprika
salt to taste
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into strips
1 red bell pepper, cubed
1 bunch scallions, trimmed and sliced into 1/2-inch lengths
1 (12 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained and juice reserved
1 tablespoon cornstarch

Steps:

  • Combine soy sauce, 2 tablespoons olive oil, paprika, and salt in a bowl. Add chicken strips and let marinate while preparing the remaining ingredients.
  • Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a wok. Add bell pepper and stir-fry for 3 minutes. Add scallions and cook for 2 more minutes. Remove chicken from marinade and add to the wok; discard marinade. Cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the centre, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Combine pineapple juice and cornstarch in a bowl; mix together. Add pineapple chunks to the skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in pineapple juice mixture and bring to a boil. Simmer until sauce has thickened, about 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307.3 calories, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 64.6 mg, Fat 13.1 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 26.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 782.9 mg, Sugar 14.9 g

CHICKEN WITH PINEAPPLE SAUCE



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This pineapple chicken is such a step up from a plain chicken breast. My family thinks the glaze also tastes good over ham. -Mary Ealey, Smithfield, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 cans (8 ounces each) crushed pineapple, undrained
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
Minced chives, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine brown sugar and cornstarch. Stir in the pineapple, soy sauce, garlic salt and ginger. Cook and stir over low heat until thickened. , Place chicken in a greased 9-in. square baking dish. Pour half of the sauce over chicken. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15 minutes. Bake 10 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 170°, basting several times with the remaining sauce. Sprinkle with chives if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 79 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 700mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.

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

PINEAPPLE-MARINATED CHICKEN BREASTS



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Bromelain, the group of enzymes in fresh pineapple, is excellent at breaking down the connective tissues in thick, fibrous chicken breasts. In this simple marinade, grated pineapple completely alters the texture of the breast meat, resulting in something that's akin to luscious dark meat. Briefly marinating here is important: Leave it too long and the chicken will fall apart during cooking, becoming shreddy and a little gluey. Fifteen minutes is the sweet spot. The accompanying pineapple salsa is a bright topping for the juicy morsels of aromatic chicken and rice.

Provided by Eric Kim

Categories     dinner, weeknight, poultry, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 packed tablespoons dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon fish sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for cooking
1 teaspoon kosher salt (Diamond Crystal)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup diced fresh pineapple (1/2-inch chunks)
1/4 cup finely diced red onion
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons finely grated fresh pineapple, including accumulated juices
1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks
Cooked white rice, for serving

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, stir together the brown sugar, rice vinegar, soy sauce, fish sauce, 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, garlic powder, ground cayenne and black pepper. Transfer 1 tablespoon of this marinade mixture to a separate medium bowl and add the diced pineapple, red onion and cilantro. This is your salsa; toss until well mixed and set aside.
  • Add the grated pineapple and its juices to the marinade mixture in the large bowl, then add the chicken and toss to coat. Set aside to marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes (and no longer).
  • Once the chicken is done marinating, heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high and add enough olive oil to lightly coat the bottom of the pan. Add the chicken pieces, leaving any marinade behind, in a single layer so that they don't touch and let cook until the bottoms are browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides and no longer pink on the inside, 4 to 5 minutes more.
  • Serve the chicken over rice and top with the reserved pineapple salsa.

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.

Tips:

  • When choosing chicken breasts for this recipe, look for ones that are about the same size so that they cook evenly.
  • If you don't have cornstarch, you can use all-purpose flour instead. However, cornstarch will give the chicken a crispier coating.
  • Be sure to sear the chicken breasts over medium-high heat so that they get a nice golden brown crust. This will help to lock in the flavor and juices.
  • Once the chicken is seared, reduce the heat to medium-low and cook until it is cooked through. This will help to prevent the chicken from drying out.
  • The sauce for this dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. This will save you time when you're ready to cook the chicken.

Conclusion:

This Cranberry Pineapple Chicken Breasts recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is succulent and flavorful, and the sauce is tangy and sweet. Serve this dish with rice or noodles for a complete meal.

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