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Skillet Orange Cranberry Chicken recipe

Skillet Orange Cranberry Chicken

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  • Author: Lisa
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Dinner

Description

This Skillet Orange Cranberry Chicken is a one-pan wonder packed with sweet, tangy, and savory flavors. It’s a perfect weeknight or holiday meal, made with juicy chicken breasts, orange juice, and whole-berry cranberry sauce—all simmered into a bright, flavorful glaze.


Ingredients

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¼ cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free all-purpose flour)

¼ tsp seasoned salt

24 oz boneless, skinless chicken breasts

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp butter

⅓ cup sweet onion, very finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

½ cup orange juice (freshly squeezed or not from concentrate)

1 tsp chicken bouillon

1 cup whole berry cranberry sauce

¼ tsp paprika

Fresh parsley, optional for garnish


Instructions

  • Using a meat mallet, lightly pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness.

  • In a sealable bag, combine the flour and seasoned salt. Add the chicken breasts (one at a time) and shake to coat. Shake off any excess flour and set aside.

  • In a large non‑stick skillet over medium heat, heat the butter and olive oil until the butter is just melted.

  • Add the coated chicken breasts to the pan and cook approximately 4 minutes on one side until lightly browned.

  • Flip the chicken over, cook an additional 1 minute, then add the minced garlic and chopped onion. Continue cooking about 3 more minutes, stirring the onions occasionally, until they soften and the chicken is lightly browned on both sides.

  • In a small bowl, stir the chicken bouillon into the orange juice. Add that mixture to the skillet to deglaze. Then add the cranberry sauce and paprika, stirring to mix well.

  • Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for about 20 minutes (or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 °F).

  • If you prefer a thicker sauce, uncover and increase heat to medium for 2‑3 minutes until the sauce has thickened a bit.

 

  • Optionally garnish with fresh parsley, then serve warm.


Notes

For the best flavor, use Better Than Bouillon roasted chicken base.

 

Homemade cranberry sauce adds rich depth—make it ahead!

 

Use gluten-free bouillon and flour to make this dish fully gluten-free.

 

Chicken thighs can be used instead of breasts; adjust cook time as needed.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 6 oz chicken with sauce
  • Calories: 405
  • Sugar: 30g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Protein: 38g