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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
Baked Cranberry Chicken Breasts
  1. 1

    Arrange the chicken breasts in a single layer in a 9x13-inch baking dish.

  2. 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. 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. 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. 5

    Spoon the sauce over the chicken before serving.