Name: easy cranberry chicken bake for cozy fall dinners
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs; 1 cup cranberry sauce; 1 medium onion thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon orange zest (optional); 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; salt and black pepper to taste; 1 tablespoon olive oil

Description

This one pan baked chicken with a sweet and tangy cranberry glaze combines simple ingredients for a comforting fall or holiday meal. It’s perfect for busy weeknights or festive family dinners.

Ingredients

Scale

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs

1 cup cranberry sauce

1 medium onion thinly sliced

1 tablespoon dijon mustard

1 teaspoon orange zest (optional)

2 tablespoons brown sugar

1 teaspoon garlic powder

salt and black pepper to taste

1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.

2. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder and arrange in the dish.

3. Whisk together cranberry sauce, dijon mustard, brown sugar, and orange zest until smooth.

4. Pour the cranberry mixture over the chicken and tuck sliced onions around the pieces.

5. Drizzle olive oil over the top and bake uncovered for 35 to 45 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F and sauce bubbles.

6. Halfway through, spoon sauce from the bottom over the chicken to glaze.

7. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving with sides like mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: dinner
Method: baked
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 350
Sugar: 18
Sodium: 500
Fat: 15
Saturated Fat: 3
Unsaturated Fat: 10
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 25
Fiber: 2
Protein: 30
Cholesterol: 85

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