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3 Ingredient Cranberry Chicken

This 3 Ingredient Cranberry Chicken is a super-easy dinner option that delivers maximum flavor with minimal effort. With just three ingredients, the tangy cranberry sauce and savory onion soup mix combine to create a sweet-savory glaze that transforms ordinary chicken breasts into a crowd-pleasing dish.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 envelope (1¼ ounce) dry onion soup mix
  • 1 can (14-16 ounce) whole berry cranberry sauce

Equipment

  • 13x9 baking dish
  • Bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and lightly spray a 13x9 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. In a bowl, combine the envelope of dry onion soup mix with the can of whole berry cranberry sauce. Stir until well mixed.
  3. Place the 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish and pour the cranberry-onion mixture evenly over them, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated.
  4. Cover the dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
  5. Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 15 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. This uncovered baking allows the sauce to thicken and develop a beautiful caramelized finish.

Notes

This recipe is ideal for busy weeknights when you need a dish that is both simple and delicious. The tangy-sweet cranberry and savory onion soup mix create an irresistible glaze on the chicken, and you can easily customize it with substitutions like chicken thighs or different flavored soup mixes.