Cranberry Pineapple Chicken Breasts

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Sweet, savory, and irresistibly tangy, Cranberry Pineapple Chicken Breasts bring a burst of bold flavors to your dinner table. This easy, oven-baked dish combines tender, seared chicken breasts with a luscious sauce made from whole-berry cranberry sauce, juicy pineapple chunks, and a hint of soy sauce for a perfectly balanced glaze. Infused with garlic, thyme, and finished with fresh parsley, it’s a symphony of taste in every bite. Ready in just 50 minutes, this one-skillet recipe is perfect for busy weeknights yet elegant enough to impress guests. Serve it over fluffy rice or creamy mashed potatoes to soak up the vibrant cranberry-pineapple sauce, and watch it become your new family favorite.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 15 min
• Cook Time: 35 min
• Total Time: 50 min
• Servings: 4 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

10 items

• 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 can (20 ounces) canned pineapple chunks (with juice)
• 1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)

📝 Instructions

10 steps

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.

3. Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt, black pepper, and dried thyme.

4. Sear the chicken breasts in the skillet for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

5. In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds, until fragrant.

6. Add the entire can of pineapple chunks (including the juice), the whole-berry cranberry sauce, and 2 tablespoons of soy sauce to the skillet. Stir well to combine.

7. Bring the sauce to a simmer, then return the seared chicken breasts to the skillet. Spoon some of the sauce over the chicken.

8. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).

9. Remove the skillet from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.

10. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve the chicken breasts with the cranberry-pineapple sauce over rice, mashed potatoes, or your favorite side dish.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (435.8g)

Calories		579
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		13.1 g	17%
	Saturated Fat	2.6 g	13%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		148 mg	49%
Sodium		910 mg	40%
Total Carbohydrate		59.3 g	22%
	Dietary Fiber	2.6 g	9%
	Total Sugars	50.6 g
Protein		55.3 g	111%
Vitamin D		0.0 mcg	0%
Calcium		51 mg	4%
Iron		2.6 mg	15%
Potassium		652 mg	14%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 477 cal (20.7%%)

Protein: 888 cal (38.4%%)

Carbs: 945 cal (40.9%%)