Best 8 Chicken A La Cranberry Recipes

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Chicken à la cranberry is a delicious and versatile dish that can be prepared in a variety of ways. This flavorful combination of chicken and cranberries is sure to be a hit at your next dinner party or casual family meal. Whether you prefer a classic preparation or something more adventurous, there's a recipe out there to suit your taste. In this article, we'll provide you with a comprehensive guide to finding the best recipe for chicken à la cranberry, taking into consideration factors such as cooking time, difficulty level, and dietary restrictions. So get ready to tantalize your taste buds and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more!

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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

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

CHICKEN A LA CRANBERRY



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For this riff on the French bistro classic duck a l'orange, chicken legs are seared to golden-brown perfection before being roasted with leftover cranberry sauce enlivened with shallots, sherry vinegar, and chicken broth. The result is a simple yet luxurious sweet-and-sour dish fit for a fancy dinner party but also quick enough for a weeknight supper.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 whole chicken legs (about 2 1/2 pounds), patted dry
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 shallots, minced (1/2 cup)
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
1 cup Classic Cranberry Sauce or store-bought cranberry sauce
1/2 cup homemade or store-bought low-sodium chicken broth

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high; swirl in oil. Add chicken in a single layer, skin-sides down. Cook, flipping once, until browned on both sides, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
  • Remove all but 2 tablespoons fat from skillet; reduce heat to medium. Add shallots and cook until softened, about 2 minutes. Add vinegar and boil 30 seconds. Add cranberry sauce and broth; simmer until reduced and thickened slightly, 2 to 3 minutes. Return chicken, skin-sides up, and any accumulated juices to skillet. Spoon enough of cranberry mixture over each leg to coat.
  • Transfer to oven and roast until a thermometer inserted into thickest parts of chicken (nearest but not touching bones) registers 165 degrees, 20 to 25 minutes. Spoon remaining cranberry mixture evenly over chicken; serve.

CRANBERRY CHICKEN



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When a friend of mine first served this to me I couldn't believe how something so delicious could be so easy to make. Now I never let my family use the French dressing, I'm always hoarding it for when I make this chicken.

Provided by Mirj2338

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (16 ounce) can cranberry sauce
1 bottle French dressing
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package onion soup mix
1 large chicken, cut into eight servings

Steps:

  • Mix the first three ingredients together in a bowl.
  • Place the chicken pieces in a baking dish.
  • Pour the sauce over the chicken to coat evenly.
  • Bake covered at 350 degrees F.
  • Uncover for the last 1/2 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 461.9, Fat 23.5, SaturatedFat 6.6, Cholesterol 115.3, Sodium 607.3, Carbohydrate 33, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 29.8, Protein 29.1

CRANBERRY CHICKEN DINNER



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This meal in one pan combines chicken breasts with frozen sugar snap peas and leftover spiced cranberry sauce. For an easy dinner anytime, use a can of whole-berry cranberry sauce instead. "I prepared this over the holidays and it was so good," writes Sally Huzyak of Incline Village, Nevada.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups frozen pearl onions
2 cups frozen sugar snap peas
4 bone-in chicken breast halves
1-1/2 cups Sugar 'n' Spice Cranberries
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup olive oil
1 envelope onion soup mix

Steps:

  • Arrange the onions and peas in an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Top with chicken. Combine the cranberries, pecans, oil and soup mix; spoon over chicken. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 45-50 minutes or until chicken juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 649 calories, Fat 28g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 736mg sodium, Carbohydrate 64g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 37g protein.

GARLIC CRANBERRY CHICKEN



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Healthy cranberries add a burst of sweetness to this savory, garlicy chicken dish. -Lesley Pew, Lynn, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

8 green onions, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
2 medium carrots, chopped
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 whole garlic bulb, cloves separated and peeled
1 bay leaf
1-1/2 cups white wine or reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
6 bone-in chicken breast halves (7 ounces each)
SAUCE:
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup boiling water
4-1/2 teaspoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 cup fat-free half-and-half

Steps:

  • Place the onions, celery, carrots, cranberries, garlic and bay leaf in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Add wine or broth. Combine the salt, pepper and basil; sprinkle over chicken. Place over vegetable mixture. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 70-80 minutes or until chicken juices run clear. Remove chicken; keep warm. Strain cooking liquid; discard vegetable mixture. Skim fat from liquid and set aside 1-1/3 cups. , For sauce, place cranberries in a small bowl; add boiling water. Let stand for 3 minutes; drain and discard liquid. Set berries aside., In a nonstick saucepan coated with cooking spray, melt butter. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually whisk in reserved cooking liquid. Bring to a boil; cook 1-2 minutes longer or until thickened. Stir in half-and-half and reserved cranberries; heat through. Serve with chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 393mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CRANBERRY CHICKEN



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Make and share this Cranberry Chicken recipe from Food.com.

Provided by C Powell

Categories     Chicken

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon olive oil
4 skinless chicken breasts or 4 skinless chicken thighs (If using boneless meat, reduce cooking time.)
salt and pepper
1/2 white wine
1/2 cup frozen cranberry juice concentrate
1/2 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • Warm platter in 250° oven.
  • In non-stick skillet,cook chicken in olive oil until done.
  • (Do not overcook) Add salt and pepper.
  • Place on warmed platter, replace into oven.
  • In same skillet, place wine, cranberry juice concentrate and dried cranberries.
  • Boil on medium-high heat until liquids are reduce to half (about 5 minutes).
  • Dip each piece of chicken into the sauce and return to platter.
  • Pour remaining sauce over the chicken and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367.7, Fat 6.3, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 136.9, Sodium 155.2, Carbohydrate 20.1, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 15.9, Protein 54.6

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:

  • To achieve a crispy and flavorful chicken, ensure that the skin is dry before searing. 
  • Use a heavy-bottomed pan for even heat distribution and to prevent burning. 
  • Sear the chicken over medium-high heat until golden brown and crispy. This will help lock in the juices and flavor. 
  • Do not overcrowd the pan when searing the chicken. This will prevent the chicken from cooking evenly. 
  • Always use a meat thermometer to ensure that the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). 
  • Allow the chicken to rest for a few minutes before serving. This will help the juices redistribute throughout the meat, resulting in a more tender and flavorful dish. 
  • For the cranberry sauce, use fresh cranberries for the best flavor. If using frozen cranberries, thaw them completely before using. 
  • Simmer the cranberry sauce over low heat until it thickens. This will help to concentrate the flavors and create a rich and flavorful sauce. 
  • Taste the cranberry sauce and adjust the sweetness and tartness to your preference by adding more sugar or lemon juice as needed.

Conclusion:

Chicken a la cranberry is a classic dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. By following these tips, you can create a delicious and memorable dish that your family and friends will love.

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