Ingredients
2 ½ pounds boneless chicken breasts or thighs
8 ounces Russian salad dressing
14 ounces whole berry cranberry sauce (about 1 ½ cups)
1 ounce dry onion soup mix (1 packet)
1 tablespoon seasoned salt (or to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Lightly grease a baking dish large enough to hold the chicken pieces in a single layer.
- Place chicken breasts or thighs in the dish and season with seasoned salt.
- In a medium bowl, mix the Russian dressing, cranberry sauce, and dry onion soup mix until well combined.
- Pour the mixture evenly over the chicken, coating each piece thoroughly.
- Bake uncovered for 45–50 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is bubbling.
- Remove from oven and let rest for a few minutes before serving. Spoon sauce over chicken for extra flavor.
Notes
Use chicken thighs for extra juiciness or chicken tenders for quicker cooking.
Add crushed red pepper flakes for a spicier kick.
Mix in orange marmalade for a citrusy flavor twist.
This dish can also be made in a slow cooker: cook on low for 4–5 hours or on high for 2–3 hours.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (about 6 oz chicken with sauce)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 90mg