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Cranberry Chicken Casserole
A delicious and easy-to-make casserole combining tender chicken with tangy cranberry sauce and orange zest for a flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Protein
- 2-3 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 4 large breasts)
- 1 cup Catalina salad dressing (can substitute French or Russian)
- 14 ounces whole berry cranberry sauce (1 can)
- 1 ounce dry onion soup mix (1 packet)
- to taste Salt and pepper
- 1 orange orange zest
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and spray a 2-quart baking dish.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper, then place in the dish.
- Mix dressing, cranberry sauce, onion soup mix, and orange zest; pour over chicken.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes, then remove foil and bake 15 more minutes.
Notes
Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).