Best 12 Chicken With Cranberry And Mustard Sauce Recipes

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If you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make weeknight dinner, look no further than chicken with cranberry and mustard sauce. This dish is a perfect blend of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors, and it's sure to be a hit with the whole family. Plus, it's a great way to use up any leftover cranberries you may have from Thanksgiving or Christmas.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHICKEN WITH CRANBERRY-HONEY MUSTARD SAUCE



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Dried cranberries add a delicious hint of sweetness to this 30-minute, tasty honey mustard-chicken dish.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons butter or vegetable oil
1 lb uncooked chicken breast tenders (not breaded)
3/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons honey mustard
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions (4 medium)
3/4 cup Yoplait® All Natural Fat Free plain yogurt (from 2-lb container)
4 cups cooked white or brown rice

Steps:

  • In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat butter over medium heat until hot. Add chicken to skillet; season with salt. Cook 5 to 7 minutes, turning halfway through cook time, until chicken is no longer pink in center.
  • In measuring cup, mix chicken broth and cornstarch; stir into skillet. Stir in honey mustard and dried cranberries. Cook about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mixture thickens. Stir in green onions; cook about 1 minute longer or just until onions are tender. Remove from heat, stir in yogurt. Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500, Carbohydrate 64 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 32 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1380 mg, Sugar 15 g, TransFat 0 g

CHICKEN WITH CRANBERRY SAUCE



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You don't have to eat bland-looking or tasting food just because you're eating light. For this elegant entree, golden chicken is coated in a pretty cranberry sauce with impressive flavor. Created by our Test Kitchen, it's ready in a matter of minutes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
3/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1-3/4 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon cold water

Steps:

  • Flatten chicken to 1/2-in. thickness. In a shallow bowl, combine flour, 1/8 teaspoon salt and pepper. Coat chicken with flour mixture. In a nonstick skillet, cook chicken in oil for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°. Remove chicken and keep warm. , In the same skillet, bring broth to a boil; scrape up any browned bits. Stir in the cranberries, brown sugar, vinegar and remaining salt. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into cranberry mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Return chicken to the pan and heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 602mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CRANBERRY SAUCE CHICKEN II



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Chicken thighs or breasts baked with a tangy cranberry/onion/salad dressing sauce. Makes a simple, different dinner. Super easy and delicious!

Provided by Honda

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Thigh Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 4

6 chicken thighs
1 (16 ounce) can cranberry sauce
1 (8 ounce) bottle Russian-style salad dressing
1 packet dry onion soup mix

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place chicken pieces in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. In a large bowl combine the cranberry sauce, salad dressing and soup mix and mix well. Coat chicken pieces with this mixture.
  • Cover dish and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 hours, or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear. Remove cover for the last 15 minutes of baking time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 396.6 calories, Carbohydrate 38.4 g, Cholesterol 67.7 mg, Fat 20.8 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 828.4 mg, Sugar 31.4 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

CHICKEN WITH CRANBERRY-DIJON MUSTARD SAUCE



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The cranberry- Dijon mustard sauce was originally a dip recipe found on oceanspray.com and switched to a sauce for chicken. Recipe #188835 is identical to the way I prepare homemade cranberry sauce. I try to keep a bag of frozen whole cranberries on hand for these type of recipes. Super easy for a weeknight meal.

Provided by COOKGIRl

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h5m

Yield 1/2 cup

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 chicken thighs, boneless and skinless (other cuts of chicken ok)
grapeseed oil, for frying
salt and black pepper, to taste
1/2 cup cranberry sauce (homemade, please! see recipe link above^^)
1 1/2 tablespoons stone ground dijon mustard
1 tablespoon brown sugar
fresh parsley, for garnish

Steps:

  • Combine sauce ingredients in a small mixing bowl, stirring until blended. Set aside.
  • Pound the chicken pieces to a uniform 1/2" thickness.
  • In a large frying pan, heat up the oil on medium-high heat and season the chicken with salt and pepper. Cook on both sides until golden brown, approximately 10 minutes.
  • Spoon the cranberry-Dijon sauce evenly over the chicken.
  • Cover pan and reduce heat to simmer. Cook approximately 30 minutes or until chicken is tender and cooked through.
  • Garnish chicken with fresh parsley.
  • Serving suggestion: if you want, slice up the chicken and arrange on a serving platter.

CHICKEN WITH CRANBERRY-MUSTARD SAUCE



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Provided by Doris Murphy

Categories     Chicken     Mustard     Sauté     Quick & Easy     Cranberry     Fall     Simmer     Bon Appétit     Florida

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 large skinless boneless chicken breast halves
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1 1/2 cups low-salt chicken broth
3/4 cup frozen concentrated cranberry juice cocktail, thawed
1/4 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with onion powder, thyme, salt, and pepper. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sauté until brown, about 5 minutes per side. Using tongs, transfer chicken to plate. Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter to same skillet and melt. Whisk in flour and mustard; cook 1 minute. Gradually whisk in broth, juice concentrate, and cranberries. Bring to boil, whisking occasionally. Boil until sauce thickens enough to coat spoon, about 6 minutes. Return chicken to skillet. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.

CHICKEN-FRIED TURKEY BREAST WITH CRANBERRY MUSTARD DIPPING SAUCE



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Provided by Damaris Phillips

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 ounces frozen and thawed or fresh cranberries
1/2 to 3/4 cup granulated sugar, depending on preference
6 tablespoons Dijon mustard
Kosher salt
3/4 cup fine breadcrumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
1/4 cup coarse ground yellow cornmeal
One 2-pound boneless, skinless turkey breast, cut into 8 cutlets
Coarsely ground black pepper
1 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons unrefined coconut oil, plus more if needed

Steps:

  • Add the cranberries and sugar to a medium saucepan set over medium heat and cook until the cranberries break down and the mixture reduces by two-thirds, 12 to 15 minutes. Stir in the mustard and remove from the heat. Using an immersion blender or blender, pulse until the mixture achieves a smooth consistency. Season with salt if needed.
  • Combine the breadcrumbs, cheese and cornmeal in a shallow dish. Sprinkle each cutlet with salt and pepper on both sides. Coat each cutlet with sour cream and press into the breadcrumb mixture. Place on a baking sheet fitted with a wire rack.
  • Heat the coconut oil in a cast-iron skillet set over medium heat. In batches, pan-fry the turkey cutlets until the first side is golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes. Flip and cook until cooked through and golden brown, another 3 minutes. Add more oil as needed and repeat for the remaining batches. Serve with the cranberry mustard dipping sauce.

CHICKEN WITH CRANBERRY AND MUSTARD SAUCE



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Provided by Aviva Goldfarb

Categories     Chicken     Mustard     Poultry     Cranberry     Bon Appétit     Maryland

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 boneless chicken breast halves with skin
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
1/2 cup canned low-salt chicken broth
1/2 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons whipping cream

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with thyme, salt and pepper. Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until brown, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to plate. Add all remaining ingredients to skillet; bring to boil, scraping up any browned bits and whisking to blend well. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until sauce thickens enough to coat spoon, about 7 minutes. Return chicken to skillet and simmer until just cooked through, turning occasionally, about 6 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer chicken and sauce to plates and serve.

PORK CHOPS WITH CRANBERRY MUSTARD SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 12h30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 (6-ounce) bone-in pork loin chops
4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 cup Cranberry Mustard Sauce, recipe follows
Nonstick cooking spray
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 (12-ounce) package fresh or frozen cranberries, about 4 cups
1 cup water
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup chopped pecans
4 teaspoons Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • Arrange the pork chops in a single layer in a shallow dish. In a small bowl, add the mustard and cranberry sauce and stir to combine. Brush the mustard mixture evenly over both sides of the chops. Cover and refrigerate for 1 to 12 hours, turning occasionally.
  • Coat a large frying pan over medium heat with nonstick cooking spray. When the pan is hot add the chops. Partially cover and cook for 10 minutes. Uncover, turn the chops over and cook uncovered on the second side until the meat is cooked through but still juicy, 5 to 10 minutes longer. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and transfer to a serving platter.
  • A viewer, who may not be a professional cook, provided this recipe. The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe and therefore, we cannot make representation as to the results.
  • Wash and pick over the cranberries. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the water and the sugar. Bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Add the cranberries and return to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the cranberries burst, about 10 minutes. Stir in the pecans and the mustard and transfer to a small bowl. Let cool completely at room temperature, then cover and refrigerate until ready to use. The sauce will thicken as it cools.
  • Yields: 2 1/4 cups

CHICKEN TENDERLOINS WITH CRANBERRY MUSTARD SAUCE



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Make and share this Chicken Tenderloins With Cranberry Mustard Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by stephiwoo

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb chicken tenderloins
flour
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons oil
2/3 cup dry white wine
2/3 cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons country-style dijon mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 1/2 tablespoons water
1/2 cup ocean spray craisins (Original Sweetened Dried Cranberries)
1/4 cup sliced green onion, green part only

Steps:

  • Lightly toss chicken pieces with flour; shake off excess.
  • Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of butter and oil in a large skillet.
  • Add half of the chicken; cook about 2 minutes, turning once until chicken is golden brown on each side and cooked through.
  • Add more butter and oil if needed.
  • Remove to a platter; keep warm.
  • Repeat with remaining chicken.
  • Add wine, chicken broth and mustard to skillet, scraping up browned bits.
  • Combine cornstarch and water in a small bowl.
  • Stir into skillet.
  • Add sweetened dried cranberries.
  • Boil 1 to 2 minutes or until sauce thickens.
  • Stir in green onions; cook 1 more minute.
  • Pour sauce over chicken.

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

CHICKEN TENDERLOINS WITH CRANBERRY MUSTARD SAUCE



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-Taste of Home Cooking School

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound chicken tenderloin
All-purpose flour
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons canola oil
2/3 cup white wine
2/3 cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons country-style Dijon mustard
1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
4-1/2 teaspoons water
1/2 cup Ocean Spray® Craisins® Original Sweetened Dried Cranberries
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions, green part only

Steps:

  • Dredge chicken in enough flour to coat. Season with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, brown half the chicken in butter and oil over medium-high, 3-4 minutes per side or until juice run clear. Transfer to a platter and keep warm. Repeat with remaining chicken. Add more oil and butter if necessary., Add wine, chicken broth and mustard to the same skillet. Cook and stir to blend ingredients and scrape browned bits from pan. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and water; stir into skillet. Add cranberries. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in green onions; cook 1 additional minute. Pour sauce over chicken.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Always use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor and texture.
  • To ensure that the chicken is cooked through, use a meat thermometer to check that it has reached an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  • The sauce can be made ahead of time and refrigerated for up to 3 days. When ready to serve, reheat the sauce over low heat until warmed through.
  • If you don't have cranberry sauce on hand, you can substitute 1 cup of fresh or frozen cranberries, cooked and sweetened to taste.
  • Serve the chicken with a side of mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.

Conclusion:

This chicken with cranberry and mustard sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. The combination of the sweet and tangy cranberry sauce and the creamy mustard sauce is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting way to cook chicken, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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