Best 12 Boneless Chicken With Apricot Cranberry Sauce Recipes

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Welcome to the ultimate guide to cooking boneless chicken with apricot cranberry sauce! This tantalizing dish combines the flavors of sweet apricots, tart cranberries, and juicy boneless chicken to create a culinary experience that will delight your taste buds. With a few simple steps and readily available ingredients, you can create a restaurant-worthy meal in the comfort of your own home. So, gather your cooking gear and get ready to embark on a journey of taste and satisfaction as we explore the best recipes for boneless chicken with apricot cranberry sauce.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

APRICOT CRANBERRY CHICKEN



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Before we had kids, my husband and I used to make a lot of challenging recipes, but now we keep things a little simpler. This tangy chicken has big flavors that everybody likes. -Brooke Ruzek, Elk River, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-1/2 pounds chicken tenderloins, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 medium onion, chopped
3/4 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup apricot preserves
2 tablespoons cider vinegar

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with salt. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat and brown half of the chicken on both sides. Remove from pan; repeat with remaining oil and chicken., Add onion to same pan; cook and stir over medium heat 2-3 minutes or until tender. Stir in broth, cranberries, preserves and vinegar; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 2-3 minutes or until slightly reduced. Return chicken to pan; cook, uncovered, 4-6 minutes longer or until chicken is no longer pink, turning chicken halfway.

Nutrition Facts :

APRICOT CHICKEN I



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Tangy, fruity chicken made in just 3 easy steps! It's great served with rice.

Provided by Shirley Rickey

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 ½ (1 ounce) packages dry onion soup mix
1 (10 fluid ounce) bottle Russian-style salad dressing
1 cup apricot preserves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place the chicken pieces in a 4 quart casserole dish. Mix the soup mix, dressing and jam together, and pour over the chicken.
  • Cover dish and bake for 1 hour in preheated oven.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 455.8 calories, Carbohydrate 55.7 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 13.8 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 28.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 1134.3 mg, Sugar 44.4 g

CRANBERRY APRICOT CHICKEN



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This dish is quick and easy, yet looks elegant so it will impress your guests or loved ones!

Provided by Tawnie Graham of Kroll's Korner

Categories     Main Course

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 10

3-4 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1/2 cup cranberry juice
1/4 cup dry white wine, such as a chardonnay
1/2 cup slivered dried apricots
1/3 cup dried cranberries
2 tsp. orange zest
1 Tbsp. cornstarch mixed with 1 Tbsp. water
Garnish: green onions and slivered orange peel, optional

Steps:

  • In a large frying pan, combine broth, orange juice, cranberry juice, white wine, apricots, cranberries and zest. Whisk gently to combine.
  • Add the chicken to this mixture and bring to a boil. Cover with a lid, reduce heat to simmer until the thickest part (the middle usually) of the chicken is no longer pink. (15-20 minutes).
  • Transfer chicken to a plate and cover to keep warm.
  • Bring the liquid in the pan back to a boil, uncovered. Next stir in the cornstarch and water mixture and whisk until thickened. (Season to taste with salt and pepper if desired).
  • Spoon sauce over the chicken. Garnish with green onions and slivered orange peel if desired. Serve with couscous, pilaf, pasta, etc. and your favorite veggies.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving (chicken only), Calories 214 kcal, Carbohydrate 27 g, Protein 19 g, Fat 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 54 mg, Sodium 425 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 22 g, UnsaturatedFat 2 g

CHICKEN WITH CRANBERRY SAUCE



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Herbs give the sauce a savory flavor, a nice complement to the tartness of the berries.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
Coarse salt and ground pepper
4 bone-in chicken breasts (8 ounces each)
1 medium onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup)
1/2 teaspoon dried sage
2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup cranberries
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon cornstarch (mixed with 1 tablespoon water)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. In a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon butter, 1 teaspoon thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Rub evenly under chicken skin. Place on a rimmed baking sheet; roast skin side up until skin is golden brown and meat is cooked through, about 25 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, melt remaining tablespoon butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook onion, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 8 minutes. Add sage and remaining 1/2 teaspoon thyme; cook 1 minute. Add broth; simmer until reduced to 1 1/2 cups, 10 to 15 minutes. Strain mixture; return to saucepan.
  • Add cranberries and sugar; boil until berries burst, 5 to 8 minutes. Whisk in cornstarch mixture; return to a boil. Cook until slightly thickened, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat (sauce will thicken as it stands). Season with salt and pepper. To serve, spoon sauce over chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379 g, Fat 15 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 38 g

APRICOT-DIJON-GLAZED CHICKEN



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Apricot jam, honey, and Dijon mustard give these chicken thighs a sweet and tangy flavor, a fast weeknight dinner the family will love.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 chicken thighs
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 jar (12 ounces) apricot jam
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Rinse chicken thighs; pat dry, and transfer to a baking dish. Season well with salt and pepper; set aside.
  • Bring jam, honey, and mustard to a boil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer until thickened and reduced by half, about 15 minutes. Spoon apricot mixture over chicken thighs, spreading with back of spoon to coat evenly.
  • Bake chicken, basting with sauce from bottom of dish every 10 minutes, until juices run clear when chicken is pricked with a fork, about 30 minutes.

CRANBERRY SAUCE CHICKEN I



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Chicken breasts baked with an onion cranberry sauce for a simple, sweet and tangy dinner. A great company dish to serve with hot, fluffy white rice.

Provided by phaylock

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

12 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 ¼ cups cranberry sauce
1 packet dry onion soup mix
½ cup French-style salad dressing
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 pinch ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Arrange chicken in an 11x17 inch baking dish. In a medium bowl, combine the cranberry sauce, soup mix, salad dressing, sugar and ground black pepper. Mix well and spoon mixture over chicken.
  • Cover dish and bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 calories, Carbohydrate 15.4 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 6.2 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 27.6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 433.1 mg, Sugar 13.1 g

BONELESS CHICKEN WITH APRICOT-CRANBERRY SAUCE



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Categories     Chicken     Bake     Quick & Easy     Low Sodium

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 boneless chicken breast halves, cut in half again
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
1 10 oz jar apricot preserves
2 tablespoons Victoria's Tuscan Seasoning (or your personal favorite)
1/2 cup dried cranberries (Crazins)

Steps:

  • In saucepan gently heat mayonnaise, barbecue sauce, apricot preserves and seasoning until melted and smooth, stirring frequently. Arrange chicken in baking dish, and pour sauce over chicken. Bake, covered in 350 degree oven for 20 minutes. add Crazins and bake uncovered for 15 minutes longer.

CHICKEN WITH GINGERED APRICOT SAUCE



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Categories     Chicken     Ginger     Sauté     Low Cal     Apricot     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup all purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground coriander
4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
8 dried apricots, thinly sliced
2 large green onions, sliced
1 cup canned low-salt chicken broth
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons apricot preserves
1 tablespoon honey
2 teaspoons soy sauce
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger

Steps:

  • Mix flour and coriander in shallow bowl. Pound chicken breasts between sheets of waxed paper to 1/2-inch thickness. Season with salt and pepper. Dust with flour mixture, shaking off excess.
  • Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sauté until cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to platter. Tent with foil to keep warm.
  • Add apricots and half of green onions to drippings in same skillet and stir over medium-high heat 1 minute, scraping up any browned bits. Mix broth and cornstarch in small bowl until smooth. Add to skillet; bring to boil, stirring constantly. Add preserves, honey, soy sauce and ginger. Boil until thickened to sauce consistency, about 2 minutes. Pour over chicken. Garnish with remaining green onions.

APRICOT CRANBERRY SAUCE



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Make and share this Apricot Cranberry Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MizzNezz

Categories     Low Protein

Time 25m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup dried apricot halves, cut into 1/4 inch strips
3/4 cup cranberry juice cocktail
1 (12 ounce) bag cranberries
2/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon fresh ginger (minced)

Steps:

  • In 2 qt.
  • saucepan soak apricots in cranberry juice for 10 minutes.
  • Add cranberries, sugar, and ginger; heat to boiling.
  • Reduce heat and cook uncovered 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Cover and refrigerate till well chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313, Fat 0.3, Sodium 6, Carbohydrate 81, Fiber 6.8, Sugar 68.3, Protein 1.2

ALMOND CHICKEN WITH APRICOT SAUCE



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With its fruity, slightly sweet apricot sauce, this tender chicken entree is full of flavor, not fat. When my children were all at home, they would rate a new recipe on the scale of 1 to 10. This is one of the 10's. -Erma Yoder, Millersburg, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup apricot spreadable fruit
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
4 teaspoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon ground mustard
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1 tablespoon butter, melted

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, combine the first five ingredients; transfer 1/2 cup to a serving bowl and set aside. Dip chicken in remaining apricot mixture. Place in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. , Sprinkle almonds over chicken; drizzle with butter. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°. Serve with reserved apricot sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 99mg cholesterol, Sodium 398mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 37g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

APRICOT CRANBERRY SAUCE



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A classic at Thanksgiving dinner, cranberry sauce is reinvented with fresh berries and apricot preserves.

Provided by Johannah Gage

Categories     Berries

Time 35m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 tablespoons ginger (finely grated)
16 ounces cranberries (fresh or frozen)
2/3 cup sugar
1 cup fresh orange juice
1/2 cup apricot preserves

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, over medium heat, melt the butter.
  • Add the ginger and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
  • Stir in the cranberries, sugar, orange juice, and preserves.
  • Cook, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens, about 20 minutes.
  • Transfer to a bowl and serve warm. NOTE: The sauce can be made up to 2 days in advance. Cover and keep refrigerated until ready to reheat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228.6, Fat 2.2, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 5.1, Sodium 13.6, Carbohydrate 54.6, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 40.5, Protein 1

CATALINA-CRANBERRY CHICKEN



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Got chicken burnout? Try our cranberry chicken recipe to revive your faith in poultry. This CATALINA-Cranberry Chicken is tart, tangy & perfect over rice.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

8 bone-in chicken breasts (4 lb.)
1 can (16 oz.) whole berry cranberry sauce
1 bottle (8 oz.) KRAFT Classic CATALINA Dressing
1 env. (2 oz.) onion soup mix

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Place chicken in 2 (13x9-inch) baking dishes.
  • Mix remaining ingredients; pour over chicken.
  • Bake 50 min. or until chicken is done (165°F).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Sodium 1030 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 40 g

Tips:

  • Choose a good quality boneless, skinless chicken breast. This will ensure that your chicken is tender and juicy.
  • Season the chicken well with salt and pepper. This will help to enhance the flavor of the chicken.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed skillet to sear the chicken. This will help to create a nice crust on the chicken and prevent it from sticking to the pan.
  • Cook the chicken over medium heat. This will help to prevent the chicken from overcooking and drying out.
  • Make sure the chicken is cooked through before removing it from the heat. You can check this by inserting a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the chicken. The internal temperature should be 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Serve the chicken immediately with the apricot-cranberry sauce.

Conclusion:

This boneless chicken with apricot-cranberry sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the sauce is sweet and tangy. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.

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