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3-Ingredient Cranberry Chicken Holiday Casserole

This festive casserole is a sweet and savory holiday favorite. With just three pantry staples and a hands-off baking process, it’s a perfect weeknight dinner or crowd-pleasing holiday meal.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dinner, Main
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
  • 14 ounces whole-berry cranberry sauce 1 can (14–16 ounces)
  • 1 ounce dry onion soup mix 1 packet

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
  • Arrange the chicken pieces in a single layer in the dish. Pat dry with paper towels.
  • In a medium bowl, mix cranberry sauce and dry onion soup mix until well blended.
  • Pour the cranberry-onion mixture over the chicken, coating each piece well.
  • Cover tightly with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
  • Uncover, baste the chicken with sauce, and bake for another 15–25 minutes or until the chicken reaches 165°F internally.
  • Let rest for 5–10 minutes before serving. Spoon extra sauce over the chicken.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add a splash of orange juice or a pinch of rosemary to the cranberry mixture. Serve with wild rice or stuffing for a full festive meal.
Keyword 3-ingredient, cranberry chicken, easy casserole, holiday chicken
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