Best 9 Catalina Cranberry Chicken Recipes

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Catalina cranberry chicken is a delectable dish that tantalizes the taste buds with its zesty and tangy flavors. This dish is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. The combination of sweet cranberries, savory chicken, and tangy Catalina dressing creates a symphony of flavors that leaves you craving for more. Whether you are hosting a dinner party or looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, Catalina cranberry chicken is sure to impress.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

CATALINA CRANBERRY CHICKEN RECIPE



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This super easy recipe is also super tasty!! Make this with either an Instant Pot or a slow cooker. Either way, it's delicious! RECIPE NOTE: I made this in my Instant Pot with frozen chicken. If you use the slow cooker method, use raw chicken for food safety reasons.

Provided by The Gracious Pantry

Categories     Main Course

Time 6h5m

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts ((see recipe note above))
2 tbsp. onion soup mix ((see recipe link above))
1 ½ cups cranberry sauce ((see recipe link above))
½ cup Catalina dressing ((see recipe link above))

Steps:

  • Place the chicken into the Instant Pot or slow cooker insert.
  • Pour the onion soup mix over the chicken and then layer the dressing and cranberry sauce over that.
  • For IP users: Press the "Meat" button and adjust to 30 minutes. Use a natural release.
  • For slow cooker users: Set the crock on low for 4-6 hours.
  • Allow to cool for about 20 minutes so that the liquid gels a bit. Us it as sauce over brown rice if you are so inclined.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440 kcal, Carbohydrate 50 g, Protein 24 g, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 72 mg, Sodium 1517 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 43 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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

CATALINA CHICKEN



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Using Catalina salad dressing to make this family favorite helps keep the prep time to only 10 minutes. I like to spoon extra sauce over the baked chicken just before serving. - Frances Roberts, Silver Spring, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)
2 teaspoons canola oil
1/4 cup Catalina salad dressing
4-1/2 teaspoons onion soup mix
1 tablespoon grape jelly

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, brown chicken in oil. Transfer to a shallow baking dish coated with cooking spray. Combine the salad dressing, soup mix and jelly; pour over chicken. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 697mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

CATALINA CRANBERRY CHICKEN RECIPE - (3.7/5)



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Provided by á-3143

Number Of Ingredients 4

3lb. (1.4 kg) bone-in skinless chicken pieces (breasts and/or thighs)
1 can (398 mL) whole berry cranberry sauce
1/2 cup Kraft Catalina Dressing
1 env. (39 g) 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 (170°F). Note: Mix and match recipe using the chicken pieces you have on hand or that are on sale. Use all breasts, all thighs or a combination of both. Each breast half is one serving, while two thighs are a serving

SLOW COOKER CRANBERRY CHICKEN



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This is a delicious and easy way to prepare chicken breasts. I like to serve the cooked sauce over mashed potatoes or rice.

Provided by momof2boys

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 4h5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 (16 ounce) bottle Catalina salad dressing
1 (14.5 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce
1 envelope onion soup mix

Steps:

  • Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of a slow cooker. Pour the salad dressing, cranberry sauce, and onion soup mix over the chicken.
  • Cook on Low 4 to 6 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 739.8 calories, Carbohydrate 70.5 g, Cholesterol 60.8 mg, Fat 41 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 23.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 1810.3 mg, Sugar 49.8 g

CRANBERRY CHICKEN I



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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

6 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1 ½ (1 ounce) packages dry onion soup mix
1 (16 ounce) can jellied cranberry sauce
1 cup French dressing

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

SLOW-COOKER CRANBERRY-CATALINA CHICKEN



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Prep for our Slow-Cooker Cranberry-CATALINA Chicken in just 10 minutes! Sprinkle your Healthy Living CATALINA Chicken with chopped parsley before serving.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 5h10m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 Tbsp. flour
1/2 cup KRAFT Classic CATALINA Dressing
1/2 cup HEINZ Chili Sauce
1/4 cup orange marmalade
8 bone-in chicken thighs (3 lb.), skin removed
1/2 cup dried cranberries
4 cups hot cooked instant brown rice

Steps:

  • Whisk flour, dressing, chili sauce and marmalade until blended.
  • Place chicken in slow cooker sprayed with cooking spray; top with cranberries and dressing mixture. Cover with lid.
  • Cook on LOW 5 to 6 hours (or on HIGH 3 to 3-1/2 hours) or until chicken is done (165ºF), and sauce is thickened and bubbly around edge. Skim fat from surface of sauce if necessary.
  • Serve chicken mixture over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Sodium 510 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 21 g

CRANBERRY CHICKEN



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There are quite a few recipes for Cranberry Chicken, but this one is a little different. I love this chicken! I cook on low in crock pot for at least 6 hours, the yummmy scent fills the house. From Recipetips.com

Provided by True Texas

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h45m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

10 pieces chicken breasts (skinless)
15 ounces whole berry cranberry sauce (1 can)
3/4 ounce dry onion soup mix (1 envelope)
8 ounces Catalina dressing (fat free)
fresh rosemary, a few needles from the sprig (optional)
1/4 cup dried cranberries (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F
  • Mix onion soup, whole cranberry relish and Catalina salad dressing together in a bowl.
  • Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the baking dish and pour the cranberry mixture over the chicken. Sprinkle a little fresh rosemary and dried cranberries over the chicken, if desired.
  • Cover the dish and bake for 45 minutes. Remove the cover and bake an additional 15-20 minutes. Serve.

BAKED CATALINA CHICKEN



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Make and share this Baked Catalina Chicken recipe from Food.com.

Provided by rocket_j_dawg

Categories     For Large Groups

Time 1h10m

Yield 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

5 lbs chicken pieces (wings, legs, thighs)
1 (16 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce
1 (8 ounce) bottle Catalina dressing
1 (8 ounce) envelope onion soup mix

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F
  • Divide chicken pieces evenly between 2 (13x9-inch) baking dishes.
  • Mix cranberry sauce, dressing and soup mix. Pour evenly over chicken.
  • Bake 1 hour or until chicken is cooked through (180°F).
  • Serve this tangy chicken with steamed vegetables and whole wheat rolls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299.2, Fat 17.9, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 58.1, Sodium 1186.2, Carbohydrate 19.5, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 14.1, Protein 15.4

Tips:

  • To achieve a crispy chicken exterior, ensure that the chicken pieces are dry before coating them in the breading mixture.
  • If you prefer a thicker and crispier coating, double-coat the chicken pieces by dipping them in the egg wash and breading mixture twice.
  • To enhance the flavor of the chicken, marinate it in the Catalina-cranberry sauce for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
  • For a healthier version of the dish, use whole wheat bread crumbs or panko breadcrumbs instead of regular breadcrumbs.
  • To ensure even cooking, preheat the oven to the desired temperature before placing the chicken pieces inside.

Conclusion:

The Catalina-cranberry chicken recipe is a delicious and versatile dish that combines the sweet and tangy flavors of Catalina dressing and cranberries with the crispy texture of breaded chicken. Whether you serve it as a main course, appetizer, or party snack, this dish is sure to be a hit. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this recipe is perfect for home cooks of all skill levels. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to indulge in this delightful culinary creation!

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