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Chicken with Cranberries

By: Pauline Olsson 
"When cranberries are in season, I like to stock the freezer so I can serve this dish year-round. The sauce's tangy flavor complements the chicken very well."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (39)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
35 Min
Ready In:
45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 6 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 dash ground nutmeg

Directions

  1. In a shallow bowl, combine flour, salt and pepper; dredge the chicken. In a large skillet, cook chicken in butter until browned on both sides. Remove chicken and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, combine the cranberries, water, brown sugar, vinegar and nutmeg; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Place chicken on top; cover and simmer for 30 minutes. To serve, spoon cranberry mixture over chicken.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 7, 2010 by Cindy Mancini   view full review
In my first review I said a little more kick would send it over the top, so I added 1 tsp red...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 16, 2006 by Kristine G.   view full review
Super easy and great tasting! I used more cranberries than the recipe called for because I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2010 by pcamom   view full review
Awesome recipe! Very easy to make and I'm not even a big cranberry fan. Doubled up on the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2011 by Elisabeth Thomas   view full review
Delicious! I don't know that I've made chicken breasts that have turned out more tender than...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 20, 2010 by shanny116   view full review
Yummy! Followed the recipe without disappointment!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 17, 2011 by Crystal Dawn   view full review
This was awesome, especially the cranberry sauce! I'm going to use the cranberry sauce for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 20, 2010 by Tara Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
we love this dish!Kids are always asking for it thanks!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 22, 2008 by Elise1085   view full review
Pretty much my favorite meal right now. Made extra sauce and served over brown rice. I cook...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 20, 2008 by meganthered   view full review
All I added to the recipe was the juice from an orange. Otherwise this is the best chicken...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 6, 2012 by Mrs.Nichols likes to cook!   view full review
Delicious, very tender!

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