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Easy Catalina Chicken Dinner Recipe.

Catalina Chicken Recipe

A sweet, tangy, and savory baked chicken dish that’s incredibly easy to make with pantry staples. Perfect for busy weeknights and comforting enough for casual weekend dinners.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Calories: 460kcal
Author: Jacob Allen
Servings: 4

Equipment

  • Baking dish (9x13 inch recommended)
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk or Spoon
  • Tongs or fork (for handling the chicken)
  • Oven

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts 3 to 4
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil divided
  • 1 cup Kraft Catalina salad dressing
  • ½ cup apricot preserves
  • 1.25 ounce packet dry onion soup mix
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
  • Minced fresh parsley optional

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Lightly grease a baking dish with 1 tbsp of oil.
    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Arrange the chicken breasts evenly in the dish.
  • In a bowl, mix Catalina dressing, apricot preserves, dry onion soup mix, and red pepper flakes.
    In a bowl, mix Catalina dressing, apricot preserves, dry onion soup mix, and red pepper flakes.
  • Pour the mixture over the chicken, coating it well.
  • Drizzle remaining oil on top for a golden finish.
    Pouring Sauce Over Chicken
  • Bake uncovered for 35 minutes, or until chicken is fully cooked and sauce is bubbling.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve hot.
    Easy Catalina Chicken Dinner Recipe.

Nutrition

Calories: 460kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 1420mg | Potassium: 906mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 143IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg