Cranberry Orange Juice Chicken Recipe

Infuse your dinner with a burst of flavor using this Cranberry Orange Juice Chicken Recipe, where the zesty combination of citrusy orange juice and tart cranberries transforms ordinary chicken into a delightful and festive dish perfect for any occasion!

My dear friend, Laura, shared a recipe with me years ago called ” Sweet and sour Chicken”. It calls for 1 lb of boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 1 small bottle of Catalina dressing, 1 jar of peach preserves, and 1 envelope of onion soup mix.

Simply mix together, pour over chicken breasts and bake. I have experimented with this basic recipe many different ways. Using pineapple preserves and the juice and zest of 1 lime creates the refreshing flavors of the Caribbean. An Asian-inspired variation uses orange marmalade and soy sauce topped with crispy chow mein noodles or wontons.

This year I am trying to eat healthy meals that are easy to make. I do not want to spend my time in the kitchen but I want to create meals that matter. I want healthy, tasty meals, that do not require a lot of dishes. I came up with this recipe.

Cranberry Orange Juice Chicken Recipe

2 1/2 to 3 lbs boneless breasts I used the NatureRaised Farms Chicken ®
1 cup of cranberries
2/3 c. Orange Juice
3 cloves garlic
1 envelope (2oz) dry gluten-free dairy-free onion soup mix
1/4 Tsp of pepper and salt

You can cook this in the crockpot on low for 6 hours. I cook it in the oven at 375 degrees for 50 minutes. Do not forget to use a meat thermometer to make sure it is cooked correctly. You can use cranberry sauce if you do not have fresh cranberries. Enjoy our Cranberry Orange Juice Chicken!

Also try our other chicken recipes:

Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe
Slow Cooker Rotisserie Chicken
Low Calorie Crock Pot Chicken Chili Recipe

What is your favorite chicken recipe?