Catalina Chicken
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this vibrant and flavor-packed Catalina Chicken recipe. Tender, juicy chicken breasts are seasoned to perfection and seared to a golden brown before being baked in a mouthwatering blend of Catalina dressing, apricot preserves, and savory onion soup mix. The sweet and tangy sauce caramelizes beautifully in the oven, creating a delectable glaze that pairs perfectly with the chicken. With only 10 minutes of prep time and a quick 40-minute cook, this easy, one-pan dish is perfect for busy evenings. Serve this crowd-pleasing meal with fluffy rice, steamed vegetables, or a crisp green salad to soak up the irresistible sauce. Easy to make and bursting with bold, comforting flavors, Catalina Chicken is sure to become a regular on your dinner rotation!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup Catalina dressing
- 1 cup apricot preserves
- 1 packet onion soup mix
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper on both sides.
In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
Sear the chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from the pan and set aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the Catalina dressing, apricot preserves, and onion soup mix until well combined.
Return the seared chicken breasts to the skillet and pour the Catalina sauce mixture over the top, ensuring the chicken is well coated.
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
Remove the skillet from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve the Catalina chicken with the sauce drizzled on top. Pair with rice, steamed vegetables, or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2684 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 69.5 g | 89% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.3 g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 592 mg | 197% | |
| Sodium | 3943 mg | 171% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 276.6 g | 101% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.2 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 223.0 g | ||
| Protein | 219.6 g | 439% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 130 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 8.9 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 2180 mg | 46% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
