CHICKEN WITH CRANBERRY-ORANGE-PECAN SAUCE

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Moist golden chicken breasts are dressed up for the holidays in this special dish from field editor Rebecca Baird of Salt Lake City, Utah. Perched on a bed of sauteed spinach, the chicken is topped with a tangy cranberry, orange and pecan sauce.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
2 teaspoons olive oil
CRANBERRY ORANGE SAUCE:
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
1/2 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
2 tablespoons chopped pecans
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon butter
2 cups fresh spinach

Steps:

  • In a resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, salt and pepper. Flatten chicken to 3/8-in. thickness; place in the bag and shake to coat. In a large skillet, cook chicken in oil for 3 minutes on each side or until chicken juices run clear. Remove and keep warm., Add cranberries and orange juice to the skillet. Cover and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes or until the berries begin to pop. Add brown sugar and orange zest; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in pecans; remove from the heat., In another skillet, saute garlic in butter until tender. Add the spinach; saute for 1 minute or until spinach begins to wilt. Place spinach on serving plates; top with the chicken and cranberry sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 489 calories, Fat 19g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 438mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

Zahoor Abbasi
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This dish is a must-try for any chicken lover.


Moh Est
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I've tried many chicken recipes, but this one is the best.


Ganzorig Sem
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious.


JALAl Uddin
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this dish is an exception. It's so good!


Shabeer Ahmad
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This dish is a winner! The chicken is tender and the sauce is flavorful.


Qasim jutt qasim786
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I love this recipe! The chicken is so juicy and the sauce is amazing.


tim mcdavid
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This chicken dish is my go-to recipe for special occasions. It's always a hit!


Ihtisham Malak
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious.


Sara Brander
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken is moist and flavorful, and the sauce is to die for. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Sanjeeb Dong
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I made this for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The sauce is incredible.


Allison Ayala
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This dish is easy to make and the results are amazing. The chicken is juicy and flavorful, and the sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. I highly recommend it!


Ashley Maupinsdeml
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out perfectly. The sauce was delicious and the pecans added a nice crunch. My guests raved about it!


Diboule Lucy anais
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This chicken dish was a hit with my family! The cranberry-orange-pecan sauce was tangy and sweet, and the chicken was moist and tender. I will definitely be making this again.