This irresistible Cranberry Orange Chicken serves up your favorite festive flavors without the holiday stress! It’s swanky enough for company, and easy enough for Tuesday! Move over, turkey… your little cousin is here to bring all the fancy flavor, without hogging the oven all day. Just 5 ingredients and dinner is done!
Do you smell that heavenly aroma coming from your kitchen?
With a vibrant burst of citrus, and sweet orange cranberry glaze, this Cranberry Orange Chicken will make every day feel like a holiday!
Leslie writes: "Amazing recipe! I run a catering business and this has become a customer favorite at Christmas time. The sauce freezes exceptionally well so I’m able to make extra sauce and have it ready to go for the next batch. Delicious!"
This flavorful chicken really does have a way of serving up big smiles!
The combination of savory cranberry and sweet orange sauce is really satisfying.
So this week, take your chicken dinner to the next level. This tasty chicken is ridiculously simple to make!
5 ingredients and you’re done!
You can make this dreamy chicken any time of year, but this festive dish is also perfect to add to your Thanksgiving and Christmas menus!
Just trust me… any day you serve up this cranberry orange glazed chicken will feel like a holiday celebration!
So are you ready to give this cozy chicken dinner a try this week for a family-favorite you’ll want on repeat?
Here’s what you’ll need to get started…
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Ingredients
You’ll just need 5 simple ingredients to bake the BEST Cranberry Orange Chicken!
Here’s what you’ll need…
- Boneless Skinless Chicken – fresh or thawed.
- Catalina Salad Dressing – Russian dressing can be substituted.
- Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce – to instantly transform your chicken from so-so to savory!
- Dry Onion Soup Mix – to add a delicious, savory onion flavor to the sauce.
- Orange Marmalade – to sweeten it up and brighten the flavor.
You’ll also need a 5 – 6 quart crockpot to get the job done.
How To Make Cranberry Orange Chicken
It’s actually so EASY to make this Cranberry Orange Chicken in your crockpot!
Here’s what you’ll do…
1. Cook your chicken in your crockpot, and then drain and discard the juices.
2. Mix up your sauce, then pour the sauce over your chicken and continue cooking.
3. Once done, serve it up and enjoy every last tantalizing bite!
See… I told you this was going to be EASY!
Scroll down for the printable recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.
What To Serve With Cranberry Orange Chicken
Create the ultimate chicken dinner when you pair your fabulous baked chicken with some of these decadent side dish recipes.
Here are just a few of my favorites…
- Green Salad with Homemade Honey Balsamic Dressing
- Olive Cheese Bread
- Homemade Crusty Bread
- Mashed Potatoes
- Smashed Potatoes
- Slow Cooker Cheesy Bacon Hashbrowns
- Southern Creamed Corn
- Stuffing
Storage Tips
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
You can reheat your leftovers the next day for another easy weeknight dinner, or Meal Prep and take your chicken to work for lunch!
Reviews
Here’s what your frugal friends are saying about this Cranberry Orange Chicken Recipe…
B. writes: “Perfect for an easy dinner gathering because it is so festive.”
Cyna writes: “Sooo good!”
Mary writes: “Made this and it is delicious! Made rice with it – this recipe is a keeper!”
Lisa writes: “Delicious and I love how easy it is!”
Jessica writes: “This orange chicken recipe was amazing. I added red pepper flakes to my plate and that was great addition.”
Pat writes: “Absolutely delicious!”
Veronica writes: “A real crowd‑pleaser. Sweet and savory”
Heather writes: “Yummmyyy, and a great way to use leftover cranberry sauce!”
Leslie writes: “Thank you for this amazing recipe! I run a catering business and this has become a customer favorite at Christmas time. The sauce freezes exceptionally well so I’m able to make extra sauce and have it ready to go for the next batch. I garnish with a few sliced oranges. Delicious!”
Rebecca writes: “Delicious and so easy to make!”
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Cranberry Orange Chicken
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Ingredients
- 3 pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, (fresh or thawed)
- 8 ounces Catalina Dressing, (Russian dressing can be substituted)
- 14 ounces Ocean Spray Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce (one can)
- 1 ounce Onion Soup Mix packet
- 1 tablespoon Smuckers Sweet Orange Marmalade
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients
- Place chicken in Crock Pot, and cook on HIGH for 3 hours or on LOW for 6 hours.
- After 3 hours on HIGH or 6 hours on LOW, drain juices from Crock Pot.
- In medium bowl, combine Catalina Dressing, Cranberry Sauce, Onion Soup Mix and Orange Marmalade, and stir thoroughly with large spoon.
- Evenly pour mixture over Chicken Breasts and continue cooking on HIGH for 30 minutes (covered), or until done. Enjoy!
Notes
- Storage Tips: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- FAQ’s: For answers to Frequently Asked Questions or tips for common substitutions and variations, please refer to the detailed information above this recipe card.
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So have you tried this Baked Cranberry Orange Chicken Recipe yet?
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Heidi, going to save this recipe for around the holidays. Perfect for an easy dinner gathering because it is so festive.
It really does make holiday dinner planning a whole lot easier, and the flavors are so so good!
Thank you for this amazing recipe! I run a catering business and this has become a customer favorite at Christmas time. The sauce freezes exceptionally well so I’m able to make extra sauce and have it ready to go for the next batch. I garnish with a few sliced oranges. Delicious!
Aww… thanks, Leslie! I’m so glad to hear everyone loves it! I love your idea to garnish with some sliced oranges, too… that sounds beautiful!