Fruited Chicken with Cranberries
Elevate your dinner table with this Fruited Chicken with Cranberries, a dish that blends savory and sweet flavors into a truly unforgettable meal. Tender, golden-brown chicken breasts are simmered in a luscious sauce made with chicken broth, orange juice, honey, and a hint of cinnamon, creating a warm and comforting base. Tossed with dried cranberries, diced apple, and pear, this dish strikes a harmonious balance of tart and fruity sweetness. A gentle cornstarch slurry thickens the sauce to perfection, coating every bite with rich flavor. Perfect for a weeknight treat or an impressive dinner party centerpiece, this easy-to-make recipe is ready in just 45 minutes and pairs beautifully with rice, mashed potatoes, or a crisp green salad. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color and freshness! Keywords: Fruited Chicken with Cranberries, sweet-savory chicken recipe, chicken with fruit, holiday-inspired dinner ideas, easy skillet chicken recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground black pepper
- 0.5 cups Dried cranberries
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 0.5 cup Orange juice
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 1 piece Apple, peeled, cored, and diced
- 1 piece Pear, peeled, cored, and diced
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the chicken broth, orange juice, honey, and ground cinnamon. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a simmer.
Add the dried cranberries, diced apple, and diced pear to the skillet. Stir to coat the fruits in the sauce and cook for 5-7 minutes until the fruits begin to soften.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Slowly stir the slurry into the skillet to thicken the sauce, allowing it to simmer for about 2 minutes.
Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the sauce and fruits over the top. Let the chicken simmer in the sauce for an additional 5 minutes to absorb the flavors.
Remove the skillet from the heat. If desired, garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Serve the Fruited Chicken with Cranberries warm alongside rice, mashed potatoes, or a side of your choice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 54.1 g | 69% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.4 g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 592 mg | 197% | |
| Sodium | 2908 mg | 126% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 155.8 g | 57% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.7 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 123.5 g | ||
| Protein | 218.3 g | 437% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 134 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 7.9 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 2451 mg | 52% | |
*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.
