CROCKPOT (OR BAKED) CRANBERRY CHICKEN

[dmarkey]

This is quick, easy, DH and kid-friendly!!

Enjoy, we did!
Diane

CRANBERRY CHICKEN Makes 8 servings. WW POINTS: 7
1 1/2 to 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken (I put in frozen)
1 can (16 ounces) whole berry (or jellied) cranberry sauce
1 bottle (8 ounces) fat-free French, Thousand or Catalina salad dressing (I used fat-free Catalina)
1 package (1 1/2 ounces) dried onion soup mix (optional) (I used 1/2 package)

Spray the crockpot with Pam. Mix together all ingredients in crockpot except for the chicken, then added the chicken and mixed to coat the chicken with the sauce. One pot cooking = less dishes :)
I cooked it for approximately 8 hours.

Great over rice, mashed potatoes or noodles?? (These would be extra points)

Could replace the chicken with pork chops, hotdogs, or ???

Can also be done in the oven:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Arrange chicken in a 9- by 13-inch baking pan. In a medium bowl, mix the rest of the ingredients. Pour mixture over the chicken and bake, 45 minutes for boneless chicken or
1 hour for bone-in chicken. 342.28 Cal (12.10% from Fat, 42.40% from Protein, 45.50% from Carb); 35.62 g Protein; 4.52 g Tot Fat; 38.19 g Carb; 0.95 g Fiber; 30.69 mg Calcium; 1.37 mg Iron; 534.07 mg Sodium;
40.46 IU Vit A; 1.52 mg Vit C; 96.74 mg Cholesterol

[eaglssong]

My Mom has been making this recipe (in the oven) for years, and invariably it's a hit with everyone.

Thanks for posting it!!! http://www.healthdiscovery.net/ubb/smile.gif

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[Gentle Angel]

I make this recipe quite a bit. It's a big hit!!

Michele
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[anninsd]

I've made this on top of the stove. I have not used the onion soup mix in mine. That would be interesting. I wonder if the points would be differenet with out the onion mix. It is very good and so easy.

[Just DO it]

Yum - this sounds good.

[Maddie]

I'm learning the joys of crock-pot cooking. Doesn't get much easier or quicker! http://www.healthdiscovery.net/ubb/wink.gif
This cranberry chix sounds delicious...the cranberries make me think about the coming holidays.
(This BCB "turkey" just might be a whopping 20 lbs lighter this yr (maybe! maybe!! http://www.healthdiscovery.net/ubb/cool.gif
Getting back to the recipe at hand...is there a less salty dry onion soup mix available? I'm sensitive to salt but would still like to have the flavors the dry soups add.
As always, thank you!



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Maddie B.
Inch-by-inch it's a cinch... :) but by the mile, it's a trial.

[dmarkey]

Hi Maddie,

I got this from another site - no points were listed.

Lipton's Onion Soup" Recipe

3/4 c. dry minced onion
1/3 c. beef bouillon powder
4 tsp. onion powder
1/4 tsp. crushed celery seed
1/4 tsp. sugar
Combine all ingredients
Store in tight fitting container
About 5 Tbls.. of mix are equal to 1 1.25 oz pkg.
To make onion dip, mix 5 Tbls.. with one pint of sour cream.

Diane

[LittleLulu]

Have this in the crock pot now and it smells wonderful. http://www.healthdiscovery.net/ubb/smile.gif http://www.healthdiscovery.net/ubb/smile.gif. The family wants to know what it is, they guessed the onion soup, but I'm not telling the rest until after they taste it. They may not want to try it if I tell them it's cranberry sauce and salad dressing.

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[Mauderoc]

It sounds great. Will try it. Thank you.

[Mauderoc]

Had this today and it was great. DH enjoyed it too. Will be used often. Thank you for sharing. Mauderoc

[AmyinFL]

This sounds really good, perfect for the fall, and so easy.
I started putting this in the crockpot this morning then realized I was out of FF french! So I put in a bottle of FF honey mustard instead, hope it turns out good. Didnt feel like driving to the store.
I'll let y'all know



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[AmyinFL]

This turned out delicious, even with the FF honey mustard!!! Thanks


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Amy in FL
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[ccmandel]

This recipe was absolutely delicious and so easy to prepare!! Bringing it up for our newcomers!!! http://www.healthdiscovery.net/ubb/smile.gif

[myrissa]

I made this last night w/ catalina dressing mmmmmm... Has anyone made it with french or 1000 Island? If so how did it taste?

[ccmandel]

I've made it with catalina and 1000 island, and I prefer the 1000 island, although both are good!! http://www.healthdiscovery.net/ubb/smile.gif

[leo68]

This is so easy and soooooo good!!

I had another WW friend over to taste the "sauce" and she took a copy of the recipe! Can't wait for dinner tonight

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[Mclermont]

I made it with Thousand Island dressing. My crew felt it was a bit too sweet. I would like to adjust it to try again... Maybe a different salad dressing would help.

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[bigtim]

I am confused, does any one know the amount of points that this recipe has? I am going to make it with pork chops instead of chicken. Can any one help me?

Tim

[Gentle Angel]

Hi Tim,

It is 7pts per serving with the chicken.

Michele
366/126
Lifetime 12/30/00

[Scottsmommy]

i mix this up in large quantities, divide it into dinner size portions, then freeze it. i think i still have 2 dinners worth in the freezer!

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mother of Scotty (10/1/98) and baby #2 (7/5/01)

[VickiJ]

This sounds wonderful! Dh doesn't like cranberry sauce but I will make it and not tell him what it is until after we eat. I am sure he will like it though, we are big on the Thousand Island dressing so I will try that...thanks for sharing!

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[GreenThumb]

Pulling up!

[Charski]

My family LOVES this recipe. I make it with the jellied cranberry and the FF Catalina, and the full pkt. of onion soup mix. It's really SO good.

Made it with 8 boneless, well trimmed loin pork chops the other night, added some garlic powder, 2 tablespoons of SF Smuckers Orange Marmalade, and a little ground pepper. Oh man, it doesn't get much better than this!

Char

[mrszotz]

I finally made this tonight for dinner - How great is this dish!!! We loved it!!

I used thousand island dressing and whole cranberry sauce. Yummy-Yummy-Yummy smile.gif

~Mary~

[amecca]

Finally made this recipe today in my crock pot...used the jellied cranberry sauce and ff catalina dressing with 1/2 pkg of onion soup mix...served it over bulgur with some of the sauce...yummmmmmmmmm... :D
This is a definite keeper.

[pluumeria]

I made this and also have to say it is VERY GOOD!!
I used the catalina dressing. This will be a recipe I make often! Thanks!

[KAWS]

I'm going to try this one. Maybe even MY picky crew will like it. Definitely not telling what's in it in advance though.

;)

Kim

[pluumeria]

I have to post about this recipe again, because its so good!

I am making this for dinner tonight. I thought I would try a pork loin this time. Oh my gosh its delish, I just tested a little sliver to see how it was fairing. Can't wait for dinner!

What a great recipe!

[WhereForArt]

I'm definitely going to have to check this one out -- it looks really yummy! However, I have a stupid question -- is the chicken uncooked or cooked when you put it in the crockpot?

[Charski]

Mardee, it goes in uncooked, and in fact I usually just put mine in frozen! I freeze raw boneless skinless chicken breast halves individually in sandwich bags, it makes it easy to take out the number I need and leave the rest frozen solid.

This is a great recipe - easy and very tasty. Give it a try!

Char

[Peggy60]

It's 8 hours of cooking time is that on low or high settings. :confused:

[dmarkey]

Hi Peggie,

That would be low.
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[Peggy60]

I did it on high for 6 hours and it was so gooood, my sister loved it to she said it's a keep graemlins/bcbsalute.gif

[magga]

Bump-- I actually use FF Honey Dijon dressing instead of the Catalina.

Peggy

[green eyes]

I made this at a camping club potluck and they ate the whole crockpot full and did not know it was a "good for you" recipe. I like doing that. It was very good and it is a keeper. Thank you.
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[craftyma]

Here's another twist. Could not remember what was in this recipe when I decided to make chicken breasts last night. I knew the can of cranberry sauce and then I added a cup of salsa. It turned out great.

[dmarkey]

Hi All,

One of my very smart friends, gave me this idea.

I made the original recipe (with 1000 Island dressing this time - Good!). There's always a ton of sauce left over, so I put more chicken breasts in the remaining sauce, covered with foil and froze it. It was a good way to have another meal ready to pop in the oven AND to use up the remaining sauce.

Nummy!

I nuked it for a few minutes til it was not frozen (although I bet you could cook it frozen). Then cooked it uncovered at 350 for 45 minutes or til done.

[pluumeria]

This is one of my favorite recipes!! Its been ages since I made it. Usually use the catalina dressing, but gonna try french this time.

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[NewMeIn2003]

I'd like to try this. What is the final flavor that you get with all the ingredients? Sweet?

Janet

[bluffview]

This is a definite keeper! I made it recently with ff catalina & served it over rice. Leftovers freeze well too.

[dmarkey]

Hi NewMeIn2003,

I would say it tasted sweet and tangy.

[raidermom]

I finally got around to trying this, it's great! DH called me from work (I have to send his meals with him since he's working double shifts because of the high alert status) and he said, "That chicken you made? You can make THAT again!" That is DH's official graemlins/thumbup.gif .

I made it with FF Catalina and the whole envelope of soup mix.

[Debnicu]

smile.gif I have a recipe that is very similar to this.
Instead of chicken breasts you use a Frozen or thawed turkey breast and NO salad dressing,
and I add 1 can(use the cranberry can)of water.
If I use a frozen breast I cover the crockpot with foil,so the top is sealed.Once the turkey thaws I remove the foil and replace cover.I also will rotate the breast so all of the meat has a brownish color,like it is dark meat.Cook on low for 8 hours(can start out on high till liquid bubbles then turn down to low.)
Also, I then save the liquid and after removing the meat from the carcass I will cook these like I am making turkey noodle soup.The extra ingredients give the broth a more rich flavor.
A definate hit in our house. :D

[imported_jana]

I can not wait to try this. I am always looking for new recipies to make with chicken or pork. This sounds right up my alley!!!

[imported_jana]

I made this last night and everyone loved it. This one is a keeper. Thanks ;) .

[kykate]

This looks WONDERFUL!! I can't wait to try it. Thanks to the original poster!
Kate :D

[dbelton]

Just had to bump this one up. The family loved it. Great simple recipe that I will be making again. Hey who knows, might even try it with a different type of meat!

DeAnna

[Giselle*sMom]

DeAnna,

Saw your post on the 30s board and went ahead and tried this. Very yummy. I used French dressing. I love these easy crockpot recipes. Thanks for bumping it up!

[Jammy]

I have made this too and everyone loved it but I only used half of the dressing and soup mix. Turned out ok and I'm putting it on for tonight too,it will be yummy over brown rice!

[IwantTheRedPill]

Another good one found way in the back. Looks great! I'll be making it soon!

[justjan]

bump up for later

[justjan]

bump it up

[game_on]

trying this tonight! sounds yummy!

[game_on]

this was ok....not my fave though!

[bdarwath]

Made this one yesterday, and it was awesome. So easy and great tasting!!

[Mubies]

I made this tonight. It was ok, but I wasn't crazy about it. It was too soupy for me, had too much thin liquid. Maybe some corn starch to thicken it would do. Just not one of my favorites.

[shrinky]

I'm bumping this to remind myself to make this.

One of my non-WW friends had raved about trying a very similar (but more fatty) version, so I'm going to see what I can find in terms of ff dressings and give it a whirl. I'm a little skeptical, but it's worth a shot!

[Twilight Eyes]

I'll have to try this...it sounds easy and I think my Aunt used to make something similar to this. Looks like I found tomorrow night's dinner!

[shrinky]

Both my husband & I really enjoyed this (which is surprising because he's not very adventurous with regards to trying new foods). I used Kraft's Just 2 Good Thousand Island dressing in it. With 1.5 lbs of chicken it came out to 7 points per 1/6 of the recipe.

I left it in the slow cooker a little longer than I should have because I got stuck at work late - was the sauce supposed to turn very dark? It was very interesting because the chicken wound up tasting and having a texture very similar to beef. It's weird, it almost tastes similar to my dad's Hungarian goulash...which has totally different ingredients (definitely no salad dressing or cranberry sauce, hahaha).

The sauce was great over some rice. I'll definitely make this again.

[cheetara]

Didn't read the directions closely enough and put in a 16 oz bottle of dressing... Worked out OK as I had another can of dressing - I'll just freeze the extra sauce. YUMMY!!!

[Shyjade]

Didn't read the directions closely enough and put in a 16 oz bottle of dressing... Worked out OK as I had another can of dressing - I'll just freeze the extra sauce. YUMMY!!!

I did the same thing over the weekend when I made this for the first time! Way too much sauce, but that's where the extra points come from anyway (I calculated the points myself from the ingredients I had in front of me and it came out to 7 pts with a 16 oz. bottle of dressing).

Regardless, it was super yummy (and easy) and I will definately be making this a regular meal. I just reheated the last of the leftovers here at work and I've already had 3 people come by my office to find out what smells so good!

[marge2]

Hi Maddie,

I got this from another site - no points were listed.

Lipton's Onion Soup" Recipe

3/4 c. dry minced onion
1/3 c. beef bouillon powder
4 tsp. onion powder
1/4 tsp. crushed celery seed
1/4 tsp. sugar
Combine all ingredients
Store in tight fitting container
About 5 Tbls.. of mix are equal to 1 1.25 oz pkg.
To make onion dip, mix 5 Tbls.. with one pint of sour cream.

Diane

Thanks for the recipe. I would think there would be 0 points if you used sugar substitute.
I've saved this recipe for Xmas stockings. Every year I try to make up a mix in the bag for the family stockings. Since one son is a vegetarian I would make up a mix with a vegetarian bouillon. I'm sure there's a way to reduce sodium as well.

[dmarkey]

You're welcome, Marge.