Description
A delicious and healthy recipe for cranberry glazed chicken served with carrots and sweet potatoes, perfect for a family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- 2 cups carrots, sliced
- 2 cups sweet potatoes, cubed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon thyme
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, mix the cranberry sauce, olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and thyme.
- Add the chicken breasts to the bowl and coat them well with the sauce.
- In a baking dish, arrange the sliced carrots and cubed sweet potatoes.
- Place the coated chicken breasts on top of the vegetables.
- Pour any remaining cranberry sauce over the chicken and vegetables.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
- Let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a thicker glaze, simmer the cranberry sauce on the stove before using.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like green beans or bell peppers.
- This dish pairs well with rice or quinoa.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with vegetables
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Cranberry Glazed Chicken, Chicken Recipe, Healthy Dinner, Sweet Potatoes, Carrots