Cranberry Orange Chicken Bake Recipes

CRANBERRY-ORANGE CHICKEN BAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400ºF.
• Prepare stuffing as directed on package, using orange juice and water for the liquid and stirring in berries and nuts with the stuffing mix.
• Combine chicken, soup and vegetables. Spoon into 6 ovenproof serving bowls or 13x9-inch baking dish; top with stuffing mixture.
• Bake 30 min. or until chicken is done.

CRANBERRY/ORANGE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine the flour and salt and place in a plastic bag. Shake chicken, a few pieces at a time, in flour mixture. Melt butter in a large skillet; brown chicken on all sides. , In a saucepan, combine remaining ingredients except food coloring; bring to a boil. Pour over chicken; cover and simmer for 1 hour or until a thermometer reads 180°. Remove chicken to a warm platter., Bring sauce to a boil and cook, stirring frequently, until thickened. Add a few drops red food coloring if desired. Serve with chicken.

CRANBERRY ORANGE CHICKEN BAKE

Steps:

• 1. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces. In a bowl, combine chicken, frozen vegetables and mushroom soup. Do not pre-cook chicken or veggies.
• 2. Spray 9x13 glass casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray. Pour in chicken/vegetable/soup mixture. Set aside.
• 3. Combine stuffing mix with cranberries and chopped pecans in a glass bowl.
• 4. If preparing stuffing in the microwave, add orange juice, chicken stock and butter to dry mix. Microwave until stuffing is fluffy and moist (about 5-6 minutes).
• 5. If using the stovetop, heat the orange juice, chicken stock and butter in a pan until it just begins to boil. Pour over dry mix and fluff with fork until moist.
• 6. Spoon stuffing mix over the chicken mix in the casserole dish. Bake in 350 degree oven for 35-40 minutes.
• 7. Casserole is done when veggies and chicken are fully cooked and stuffing on top begins to brown. If stuffing becomes too dry, sprinkle with warm water or chicken stock to re-moisten.