Description
Sharp, sweet tang from cranberries, earthy warmth from rosemary, and tender chicken cooked to juicy perfection—this nostalgic yet bold cranberry chicken recipe is effortless and unforgettable.
Ingredients
4 boneless chicken thighs
1 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
1/2 cup French dressing
1 envelope onion soup mix
1 tbsp olive oil
Fresh rosemary or parsley (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a baking dish.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet; sear both sides of the chicken 2–3 minutes until golden. Remove from heat.
3. In a bowl, mix cranberry sauce, French dressing, and onion soup mix until evenly combined.
4. Place seared chicken in the baking dish. Pour the cranberry mixture over chicken evenly.
5. Cover with foil. Bake for 25 min. Remove foil and bake uncovered another 5-10 mins to caramelize edges.
6. Top with fresh rosemary or parsley before serving.
Notes
Substitute chicken breasts for thighs if preferred, but reduce baking time.
For a spicy kick, add chili flakes or Dijon mustard to the sauce.
Try adding chopped pecans during the final bake for crunch.
Slow cooker option: Cook 4 hrs on high or 7 on low.
Great as leftovers in wraps, salads, sandwiches, or even a party dip.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: cranberry chicken, holiday chicken recipe, sweet and savory chicken