Baked Cranberry Chicken Breasts
Baked Cranberry Chicken Breasts pairs tender, juicy chicken with a tangy-sweet glaze from jellied cranberry sauce, French dressing, and savory onion soup mix. The balance of fruity brightness and umami makes it a comforting crowd-pleaser, ideal for a cozy weeknight dinner or a festive fall gathering.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr 15 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Baked Cranberry Chicken Breasts, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 25 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 10 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Food
- 3 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 32
- Heart Health
- 48
- Metabolic
- 29
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 56
- Performance
- 38
- General Wellness
- 1
Arrange the chicken breasts in a single layer in a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- 2
In a bowl, mix the onion soup mix, cranberry sauce, and French dressing until smooth; pour over the chicken breasts. Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 8 hours.
- 3
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Take off the plastic wrap from the baking dish and cover it loosely with aluminum foil.
- 4
Bake the chicken in the preheated oven, uncovered, until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 1 hour. The instant-read thermometer should register at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). If the sauce becomes too thick, stir in 2 tablespoons water or chicken broth halfway through baking.
- 5
Spoon the sauce over the chicken before serving.
- Calories 509.06 kcal High 25%
- Protein 54.78 g Good Source 110%
- Carbohydrate 47.56 g 17%
- Total Fat 12.07 g Moderate 15%
- Saturated Fat 1.31 g Moderate 7%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 140.75 mg High 47%
- Sodium 1003.13 mg High 44%
- Dietary Fiber 3.37 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 33.77 g --
- Added Sugars 1.41 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 15.99 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 1.89 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 23.28 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 1.48 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 1.03 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Baked Cranberry Chicken Breasts is made with 4 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chicken Breast, French Dressing, Jellied Cranberry Sauce, and Onion Soup Mix. Each serving provides about 509.06 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Baked Cranberry Chicken Breasts made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Breast, French Dressing, Jellied Cranberry Sauce, Onion Soup Mix. The full list of 4 is above.
- How long does it take to make Baked Cranberry Chicken Breasts?
- About 1 hr 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 509.06 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Baked Cranberry Chicken Breasts easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 4 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Baked Cranberry Chicken Breasts healthy?
- Baked Cranberry Chicken Breasts has an easyChef Pro health score of 39/100. Per serving, it provides 509.06 calories and 54.78 g of protein, or 110% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1003.13 mg (44% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.31 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy, Wheat, Gluten and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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