Cranberry Chicken

Cranberry Chicken

3.9 of 5 (24)
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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 257.1
  • Total Fat: 2.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 68.7 mg
  • Sodium: 238.6 mg
  • Total Carbs: 29.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.3 g
  • Protein: 27.9 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Cranberry Chicken calories by ingredient


Introduction

Think cranberry sauce is only for Thanksgiving--this recipe makes you think again! Think cranberry sauce is only for Thanksgiving--this recipe makes you think again!
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

    2 large chicken breasts (boneless and skinless)
    1 cup canned cranberry sauce
    1 medium onion
    1/4 tsp salt
    1/4 tsp ground black pepper
    1/4 tsp ground cloves
    1 tsp canola oil

Directions

Preheat oven to 350*F (325*F if using a glass baking dish). Coat 8 inch square pan with 1 tsp canola oil.
Cut chicken breasts in half to make 4 servings of chicken. Lay chicken pieces in pan, rolling around to lightly coat with oil.
Mix together dried seasonings and sprinkle over chicken evenly.
Peel and slice 1 medium onion and pull apart into rings.
Lay onion rings over chicken.
Measure 1 cup of cranberry sauce and stir until slightly runny.
Pour evenly over chicken.
Cover dish with foil and bake in oven for 30 minutes.
Remove foil and continue to bake another 20 minutes or until fork tender.
Baste with cranberry sauce if necessary to keep chicken from drying out.


Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KOCHSTER.

Member Ratings For This Recipe


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    Good
    Great recipe. - 11/2/20


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    Incredible!
    So easy and good. I need more sauce for the side dish of rice though, I may try 2 cans cranberry sauce next time. - 2/20/18


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    Incredible!
    Delicious and easy - my kind of recipe!!! - 11/25/15


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    Very Good
    Good and easy! - 3/19/10


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    O.K.
    my kids didn't like the clove but I thought it was a nice change, I would add almonds or walnuts though - 2/4/10


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    Very Good
    I love cranberry sauce. I would add a few walnuts for health. - 11/9/09


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    Very Good
    I do not like cranberries at all but I tried this because my husband does like them and it was something different. My husband was leary at first. We both loved it! Thanks - 12/2/08


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    O.K.
    not a family favorite, didn't care for the clove - 7/15/08


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    Incredible!
    My husband, oldest daughter and I loved this recipe! 5 STARS - 5/31/08


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    Very Good
    I really liked this. Since Vidalas are in season I used one instead of regular onions, which adds a little extra sweetness. I used whole berry cranberry sauce instead of the jellied stuff. Delicious; definitely a keeper. - 5/22/08


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    Thought it was very yummy and really quick and easy to make - 4/28/08


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    Very Good
    This chicken comes out tasty and moist, although mine wasn't very pretty. I chopped the onions, since DH doesn't like sliced, cooked onions. Next time I will try onion powder or maybe even onion soup mix instead. - 3/11/08


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    Good
    my husband even said it was ok...and he is the pickest eater! - 3/9/08


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    Very Good
    I thought this was very good-we will have to wait and see what my husband thinks as he is the one who doesn't really like to try "new" things. - 3/7/08


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    Very Good
    This was really good! I did not use the clove and it still had a great flavor. - 3/2/08


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    had too triple it i would cut back on clove next time - 2/10/08


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    Very Good
    Really good, but I think next time I will just use onion powder instead on an onion - 1/10/08


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    Very Good
    This surprisingly was very good. - 8/5/07


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    Good
    OK, but I didn't care for the onion with cranberry sauce and the cloves were a bit much, will change a couple of things next time. - 7/9/07


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    Very Good
    Very easy to make and smelled delicious. The clove was really strong though. - 4/15/07


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    Very Good
    . - 3/21/07


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    Incredible!
    This sounds great- I am ready for dinner! - 3/21/07


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    Incredible!
    Colorful and nutritious, very unexpected and delightful taste, plates well on a bed of romaine or spinach for a complete dinner...very easy to make and fits any budget! - 3/21/07