Weight Watchers Cranberry Chicken
Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this vibrant and flavorful Weight Watchers Cranberry Chicken, a healthy, low-calorie dish that's big on taste and easy to prepare! Featuring tender, oven-baked chicken breasts coated in a tangy-sweet sauce made from whole berry cranberry sauce, reduced-sugar ketchup, and dry onion soup mix, this recipe strikes the perfect balance between savory and fruity. Seasoned with garlic powder, salt, and pepper, each bite is packed with bold flavor, while the simple prep and 45-minute cook time make it ideal for busy schedules. Perfect for those following Weight Watchers or anyone seeking a lighter meal option, this dish pairs beautifully with steamed veggies or a fresh side salad for a complete and satisfying dinner.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup canned whole berry cranberry sauce
- 0.5 cup reduced-sugar ketchup
- 1 packet dry onion soup mix
- 0.25 cup water
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 spray non-stick cooking spray
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
Arrange the chicken breasts in a single layer in the prepared baking dish.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the cranberry sauce, reduced-sugar ketchup, dry onion soup mix, water, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until the sauce is smooth and ingredients are incorporated.
Pour the cranberry sauce mixture evenly over the chicken breasts, ensuring they are completely coated.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil to prevent excess browning and keep the chicken moist during cooking.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes. Then, remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) using a meat thermometer.
Remove the chicken from the oven, let it rest for 3-5 minutes, and then serve hot. Spoon additional sauce over the chicken for extra flavor if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1639 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 25.5 g | 33% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.0 g | 35% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 592 mg | 197% | |
| Sodium | 2910 mg | 127% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 121.1 g | 44% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.9 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 92.2 g | ||
| Protein | 218.3 g | 437% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 117 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 7.4 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 2310 mg | 49% | |
*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.
