🍗 Cranberry Sauce Chicken Breasts (Easy Baked Version)
Ingredients (serves 2–4)
2–4 raw chicken breasts
1 cup cranberry sauce (canned or homemade)
1 packet onion soup mix or 1 tsp onion powder + 1 tsp garlic powder
2 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
Salt & pepper (to taste)
Optional flavor boosters:
1 tsp dried rosemary or thyme
A splash of orange juice or balsamic vinegar
A little honey if you like it sweeter
Instructions (Oven)
Preheat oven to 190°C / 375°F.
Lightly oil a baking dish. Place chicken breasts in a single layer.
Season chicken with salt, pepper, and herbs (if using).
Mix sauce: Stir cranberry sauce + onion soup mix + olive oil.
Pour sauce over chicken and spread it evenly.
Cover with foil and bake 25 minutes.
Uncover and bake another 10–15 minutes until chicken is cooked through and juicy.
Internal temp should be hot and opaque inside (no pink).
Optional: Broil 2–3 minutes at the end for caramelized edges 🔥
🥄 Slow Cooker Version (Extra Tender)
Add raw chicken to slow cooker
Pour cranberry sauce + seasoning over top
Cook Low 4–5 hours or High 2–3 hours
Shred or serve whole with rice or potatoes
🍽️ What to Serve With It
Rice or mashed potatoes
Roasted veggies (carrots, green beans, Brussels sprouts)
Simple salad
Warm bread to scoop the sauce 🤌
If you tell me:
how many people you’re cooking for
oven or slow cooker
sweet or savory vibe
…I can dial this into the perfect version for you 👌
