Maple Cranberry Chicken Breasts
Elevate your weeknight dinner with this irresistible Maple Cranberry Chicken Breasts recipe, where tender, golden-seared chicken is smothered in a luscious sweet-and-tangy sauce. Made with the rich flavor of pure maple syrup, vibrant dried cranberries, and a touch of apple cider vinegar, this dish strikes the perfect balance of savory and sweet. Aromatic fresh rosemary adds an earthy depth, while a quick simmering technique ensures the chicken stays juicy and full of flavor. Ready in just 40 minutes, this recipe is an effortless yet elegant option for cozy family meals or a festive holiday-inspired dinner. Serve with a generous spoonful of the cranberry-maple sauce and watch it disappear from plates. Perfect for fans of one-skillet meals, this dish is as easy to prepare as it is delightful to eat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 0.5 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 0.25 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 cup dried cranberries
- 2 fresh rosemary sprigs
Instructions
Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the chicken breasts and sear for 4-5 minutes per side, until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in the chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the skillet to release any browned bits.
Stir in the maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, and dried cranberries. Let the mixture simmer for 2-3 minutes.
Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce.
Add the rosemary sprigs on top of the chicken.
Cover the skillet and reduce the heat to low. Cook for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Spoon the cranberry-maple sauce over the chicken and serve warm. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1327 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 42.7 g | 55% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.4 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 340 mg | 113% | |
| Sodium | 2726 mg | 119% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 98.4 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.7 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 83.8 g | ||
| Protein | 125.7 g | 251% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 114 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 5.3 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 1260 mg | 27% | |
*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.
