Simple Cranberry Chicken
It is my sincere belief that you can never have too many foolproof chicken recipes up your sleeve. This flavor-packed simple cranberry chicken is another favorite “cheater” freezer recipe–easy, delicious, practically mess-free, and freezer + crock pot friendly. What more do you need?
To make it as part of a freezer cooking day, just split the sauce & chicken into multiple bags, then throw it right into the freezer–no cooking required! Making it ahead of time is not necessary, though, as it is equally delicious just marinated at room temperature. And don’t let the simplicity of the recipe fool you–this is one moist & flavorful meal that your family will absolutely go crazy for!
You can use any type of chicken but my family much prefers the boneless, skinless chicken thighs, which are a darker, juicier meat and also tend to be cheaper than the boneless skinless breasts.
Here is what you need:
2 cans whole cranberry sauce
1 8oz bottle French dressing or Raspberry Vinaigrette
1 cup chicken broth
1 package onion soup mix
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup chopped onion (optional)
3-4lbs boneless, skinless chicken
Step 1: Chop onion and set aside.
Step 2: In large bowl whisk together cranberry sauce, dressing, chicken broth, soup mix, chopped onion, salt, and pepper.
Step 3: Divide chicken into two gallon size freezer bags. Be sure to label bags!
Step 4: Divide cranberry mixture into freezer bags over chicken. Freeze until needed.
Step 5: Thaw; pour contents into slow cooker. Cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours, or place in casserole dish and bake at 400 degrees for 30-40 minutes.
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Recipe: Simple Cranberry Chicken
Summary: This moist, delicious chicken is full of flavor and uses just a handful of simple ingredients!
Ingredients
2 cans whole cranberry sauce
1 8oz bottle French dressing or Raspberry Vinaigrette
1 cup chicken broth
1 package onion soup mix
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup chopped onion (optional)
3-4lbs boneless, skinless chicken
Instructions
Chop onion and set aside.
In large bowl whisk together cranberry sauce, dressing, chicken broth, soup mix, chopped onion, salt, and pepper.
Divide chicken into two gallon size freezer bags. Be sure to label bags!
Divide cranberry mixture into freezer bags over chicken. Freeze until needed.
Thaw; pour contents into slow cooker. Cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours, or place in casserole dish and bake at 400 degrees for 30-40 minutes
Preparation time: 5-7 minutes
Cooking time: 30-40 minutes in oven or 4-5 hrs in slow cooker on low or 2-3 hours on high.
Number of servings (yield): 8
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