Nothing says winter quite like cranberries! Which is why this Cranberry Chicken & Vegetable Skillet is perfect to enjoy while they are still in season.
The first week of January for us was unbelievably cold, and I loved every second of it. I'm talking highs in north Florida, only in the low 40's! With the wind chill in the 20's.
It was wonderful. It really felt like winter.
I know a lot of my friends and family complained, but y'all it's winter! Let us celebrate with a few weeks of totally bone chilling weather.
Of course, I've had it easy...I homeschool, so I don't have to take my daughter out in the mornings to school. I also work from home, so there is that too. Ok, I get it people, if I had to go out in this I'd feel the same way. Just layer up, and go! Winter is super short lived here in Florida. 🙂
This year I'm trying to eat more foods that are in season. I just like the idea of being able to find exactly what I'm looking for while I'm in the store, at the right price.
I hate going to the store and paying $10.00 for a watermelon the size of a cantaloupe in January!
Funny thing, that actually happened when I was pregnant with Kayla. Haha. I had a craving for watermelon, and it was literally that price for that size. So crazy!! But totally understandable. So now you see what I mean by eating in season.
Our produce department is still loaded with beautiful cranberries, and I'm glad because of meals like this Cranberry Chicken & Vegetable Skillet!
I love one pan meals, and this one is sure to please. The cranberries pop and release their yummy juices which is absorbed by the potatoes and carrots. A totally perfect match! I actually bought a bag or two and popped them in the freezer just in case my family is in the mood to have this again.
I added rosemary because I just love it! It's the one herb that I don't use nearly enough of. I used to go through it all the time, adding a dash or two to potatoes, chicken or pork, but I just don't anymore. So to have rosemary in this dish, it just really enhances the flavors all around it.
How do I pick the best cranberries?
We usually buy our cranberries bagged up in the produce section, and picking the best ones can sometimes be difficult.
I like to move the berries around in the bag, looking at as many as I can. I'm looking for plump and dark in color. You also want berries that are somewhat kind of firm.
Ingredients for Cranberry Chicken & Vegetable Skillet?
- chicken
- red potatoes
- carrots
- fresh cranberries
- olive oil
- thyme
- rosemary
- garlic
- lemon
- chicken broth
- brown sugar
- balsamic vinegar
- salt and pepper
- butter
Here are some other dishes that I love, featuring seasonal produce:
- Sheet Pan Sausage, Asparagus and Sweet Potato
- One Pan Sasuage, Brussels Sprouts and Sweet Potato
- Sheet Pan Roasted Balsamic & Honey Chicken & Asparagus
Cranberry Chicken & Vegetable Skillet
Nothing says winter quite like cranberries! Which is why this Cranberry Chicken & Vegetable Skillet is perfect to enjoy while they are still in season.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 pound red potatoes, quartered
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 ½ cups fresh cranberries
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped thyme
- 1 ½ teaspoons chopped rosemary
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Rub the chicken with two tablespoons of the olive oil, thyme, rosemary, garlic, and lemon zest. Season liberally with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl mix together the cranberries, brown sugar, lemon juice, and balsamic vinegar. Set aside.
- Heat a large oven safe pan over medium to high heat. Add two tablespoons olive oil. Sear the chicken on both sides until golden brown. (we aren't cooking the chicken through) Cook about 5 minutes on each side. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Add the butter, potatoes, and carrots. Cook until slightly softened. Pour in the chicken broth, and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat. Nestle the chicken into the pan.
- Pour the cranberries over the chicken. Place the pan in the oven, and cook for 20 to 25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 539Total Fat: 24gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 119mgSodium: 481mgCarbohydrates: 39gFiber: 5gSugar: 12gProtein: 41g
robin rue says
This sounds like an amazing winter meal idea. I love the addition of the cranberry in there. It sounds amazing.
Alli Smith says
I love cranberries but seldom cook with them. I mostly add them to salads but this recipe looks amazing. I have a huge Rosemary plant that thrives all year round in my southern climate and I'm always looking for ways to use more Rosemary. This is a must make recipe!
Amber Myers says
Yum, what a flavorful dish! I think I'd really like this. I've always enjoyed cranberries. I'm always searching for new ways to prepare chicken, so thank you!
valmg @ Mom Knows It All says
I love nice and easy meals. I've made some chicken salad with cranberry in it, I liked the cold salad with the mixture of the two flavors.
Tomi C says
This dish looks amazing! I've never had cranberry and chicken but this sounds like a tasty mix. I bet your kitchen smelled so good with the aromas of the bitter cranberries, mild chicken, fresh herbs and potatoes baking in the oven. Yummy!
Sarah Bailey says
I have never really thought about using cranberries within cooking, but I bet it adds a different level of flavouring, I may just have to try it out for myself one day.
candy says
I haven't tried using cranerries with chicken. This looks and sounds delicious. Fresh tasting.
corinne & kirsty says
This recipe sounds and looks so tasty! I don't really like cranberries but I could completely go over that and try this!
Anosa says
I have a love/hate relationship with cranberries in my food, I rarely try it in savoury foods often have it in sweets only but this looks super delicious
Kita Bryant says
That is a great skillet idea. I love cranberries with meat.
Sara Welch says
I want to try this one. Cooking with cranberries is really fun.
Jen Temcio says
Oh my! With cranberries, brown sugar, lemon juice, and balsamic vinegar I can not go wrong making this for my family. Your food photography is incredible.
Rebekah says
Wow, that looks great! I love using garlic and rosemary in my dishes to enhance the flavours of what I'm cooking. I'm vegetarian, so I won't be trying this recipe out but I may send it to some family members who I know will love!
Tara Pittnan says
I love cranberries! My family needs to try this recipe.
Melissa Chapman says
I always think of Thanksgiving with cranberries. This one pot dish of chicken and vegetables looks like the perfect meal. I will share this with everyone I know.
Toyin says
This food looks so yummy ? my friend would definitely like to make it, I've pinned it to show her later. Thanks for sharing ?
Beth Davidson says
This looks really tasty. I've recently gotten into the cranberry flavor profile, so I will have to give this a go!
Tonya says
This looks and sounds absolutely delicious !!! I will definitely be saving this recipe 🙂
Thank you!
Krystel | Disney on a Budget says
I did actually just decide to make a bunch of chicken breast for dinner next week. Might just try this
Mimi Green says
I don't like cranberry sauce, but I love cranberry juice. I've never had any other cranberry food, I need to give it a try.
Sarah Honey says
This one-pot meal looks absolutely delicious. Love the idea of adding fresh cranberries. It looks flavorful and colorful.
Karen Morse says
One pan meals make our lives easier, especially during a busy week. There's so much to love about this recipe, aside from using just one pan, it's packed with all the good winter flavors that we enjoy!
Our Family World says
Looks like an awesome recipe to try. My husband loves chicken anything so I know this is going to give him a happy belly. I have saved your recipe and will get the ingredients I need to make this dish!
Laura @ MommyDearest says
This looks amazing. Cranberries definitely remind me of winter. I love the tartness of them. I think I will have to make this while I can still find who cranberries in the store.
Chubskulit Rose says
This looks delicious, I wonder if frozen cranberries can be a substitute to the fresh ones since I have some in the freezer. I would like to try making this tomorrow.,
Joanna says
Just thaw them out. Pour them into a colander, sitting over a bowl, and allow them to thaw before using.
Cassie S says
My mouth is watering!! This is amazing. I love cooking with cranberries or cranberry sauce. It adds such a nice touch. This is officially on my recipes to try list 🙂 thanks!
Brittany says
Oh yum! I love finding new chicken dishes like this! I think my whole family would love it too! I can't wait to try it!
Cara @ Street Smart Nutrition says
That chicken looks packed with flavor! Cooking with cranberries is so fun, they add such a bright pop of color and the flavor is always a good match for more savory dishes like this
Tee Vaughn/curlywhippedtee says
This looks so delicious! I would definitely try this recipe.
Angie says
This looks absolutely delicious! I've totally pinned it to try it-because YUM!
Erika Ramona says
I never tasted chicken with cranberries before! This looks enticing and tempting to eat though!
AnnMarie John says
Cranberry is one of my favorite ingredients during this season! There's so much that you can do with it, from savory recipes to desserts. This one hits the spot, it's perfect for dinner one of these days!
Dee Jackson says
I love chicken and I love cranberries but have never had them together. I will definitely try this recipe out. Sounds yummy.
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Yocana talaia says
Am gona have to try this recipe it looks absolutely good .yum
LavandaMichelle says
Cranberries are truly the best and I love an excuse to add them to a recipe. I can't wait to enjoy this with my family.
steph parrell says
I have all of these ingredients in my fridge right now! I am so cooking this for supper. There is nothing that pairs better than chicken and cranberries! Yum!
reesa says
This dish has all of my favorite seasonal flavors in it! I need to save it for my meal plan next week!
Angela Tolsma says
Oh gosh we're in the low 33s here and it's just gonna keep going down. But the snow is beautiful and so it makes meals like this seem even better. I never would have thought to use cranberries on my chicken what a wonderful and colorful dish!
Vyjay Rao says
Cranberry is a great additive. It leaves it unique flavour and aroma in the dish which is so distinctive.
Akamatra says
I bet this tastes divine! I love to find new recipes and this is right around my alley!
Carrie | Clean Eating Kitchen says
This looks and sounds delicious! The cranberries are a great addition and so easy to make too!
Ana De- Jesus says
Oh I completely agree that cranberries are the epitome of winter and it is great to see that you are so passionate about the cold weather. As I am a vegetarian I would love to adapt your recipe using quorn chicken or tofu. Do you think it would work?
Terri Steffes says
I think this looks amazing. I want to add it to my holiday files. With a little side dressing, this would make a wonderful friendsgiving meal!
Kimberly Lewis says
this is such a pretty dish and I'm sure it tastes amazing!
Angela Campos says
Is it dinnertime yet? This looks delicious! I love cranberries too much to only have them on Thanksgiving; thanks for giving me some options!
Tina Hogan grant says
This looks yummy I’m always looking for new chicken recipes. May try this
Maria Katsulos says
Every fall, my mother goes on a hunt to all the grocery stores/affordable restaurants around us and tastes all the cranberry sauce, as it's one of her favorite foods! I'll have to share this recipe with her!!
Emily says
I've made cranberry sauce before, but never a main meal with cranberries. This looks yummy!
Real Women Talk 2 says
I live in Arizona so I know what you mean about only getting to enjoy "winter" for a little while. lol. I would have never thought to pair chicken and cranberries but I am actually interested in trying this out as I love both. I may give this a try this week. Thank you.
Cindy Ingalls says
Winter temps definitely call for comfort food, especially when you can make it in one pot. I only tend to use cranberries at Thanksgiving time, which is silly because I love their sweet, tart taste. This recipe has inspired me to add them to my winter cooking.
Jessica Joachim says
This looks amazing! I am a total sicker for cranberry! I love them, and I need to find new ways to use them aside from Thanksgiving.
jill conyers says
The flavor combination sounds (and looks) wonderful. Rosemary is one of my favorite herbs.
Cynthia Nicoletti says
I love cranberries so this is a great recipe for me. I have to give it a try looks so good.
Wendy Polisi says
I LOVE this recipe idea. I think cranberries add so much to a recipe.
Marissa Zurfluh says
This is one great recipe. Hard to beat fowl and fruit.
Catalina says
This seems and looks easy and tasty! A must try recipe for sure!
Athena says
I love all the colors in this meal. It looks amazing and since it is so gorgeous I bet I can even get my kids to try it!
fashionmommy says
That chicken looks so flavoursome and gorgeous, and healthy too. A total winner in my eyes.
Nisha says
The recipe looks worth trying! Looks yummy!
Tiffany Haywood says
I love cranberry EVERything so I can't believe I've never tried it with chicken. This recipes looks and sounds delicious!
Jeanine says
Wow this looks like an absolute amazing dish. I’d never think to put cranberries in but this just works and looks stunning too!
Hey Sharonoox says
I'm not a huge fan of cranberry because of its sour taste but I like how it makes any dishes look so delicious. This looks amazingly delish and flavorful.
Donah @ SJB says
Thanks for sharing this recipe. It does not only look good but looks very healthy and delicious. I can not wait to try it.
Rachel says
I am such a fan of the sweet and tartness of cranberries with meat. It will be so tasty to have it when it isn’t Thanksgiving.
Heather says
This looks wonderful and I'm sure your house smells amazing when you cook this. What a creative and delicious flavor combination!
Valerie says
I have cranberries and chicken breast and most of the ingredients! I think i will be trying this recipe today ?
Ayana Pitterson says
I think I might be in the minority when I say that I do not like cranberries at all. But, hubby is a fanatic about them. Since I don't like them, I normally don't cook it. However, I am pinning this recipe as a surprise dish for him for special evenings.
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Rachael burow says
OMG this looks and sounds amazing! I'm totally going to make this! Yummy! Thank you so much for sharing! I'm saving this 😉
Alissa Ackerman says
This looks and sounds so amazing! I wouldn't have thought to make this, so i'm super excited to try the recipe!
Aduke Schulist says
I couldn't help but thinking it would be delicious with some added peaches too. I can't wait to try it both ways and see how it is.
Fatima Torres says
I love adding fruits to our dishes. They give the chicken an added sweetness.
Thu Ho says
I really appreciate the efforts you put into ingredients and such a detailed recipe. Just that it looks complicated has somehow discouraged me. Shall turn to my mom for help right now!
ohmummymia says
That meal looks really tasty! I love chicken and I bet it's delicious even with cranberry