Colorful Cranberry Barbecue Chicken

Happy December all!

In the spirit of giving, here you go Mikaela...

I'm sure I've mentioned that I'm taking a class at our local University. One of my favorite coeds, Mikaela, gave me some food for thought. Looking at my blog, she complained that all my recipes look so complicated and use too many ingredients. Instantly one of my easiest and best chicken dishes came to mind. It's a snap to create, contains only 5 ingredients, and bakes while you're busy doing other things. It's perfect for Sunday dinner, holiday parties and busy coeds everywhere!

Cranberry Barbecue Chicken

will be one of your favorite go to dishes. It's delicious using pork chops or boneless ribs too, and goes well with almost any side dish.

Brown and season boneless chicken breasts, (thighs are good too). Lay flat in a baking dish.

Chop a yellow onion and sprinkle over the chicken.

Mix whole cranberry sauce and barbecue sauce together and pour evenly over chicken. Cover tightly with foil and bake for 3 hours.

Serve with your favorite sides...my choice this time, brown rice and steamed cauliflower.

and lots of love...especially for you Mikaela!

Cranberry Barbecue Chicken

• 6 boneless, skinless, chicken breast
• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 can whole cranberry sauce
• 1 cup barbecue sauce (use your favorite, I prefer Cattleman's)

Brown chicken breast in olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Place in a 9x13" baking dish. Sprinkle onion over chicken breast. Combine cranberry sauce and barbecue sauce and stir together. Pour evenly over the chicken. Cover with foil and bake for 3-1/2 hours at 300 degrees.

Aaaha: I have served this to big groups of 50 plus and it cooks really well in a big 18 quart roaster oven. It's perfect for holiday parties and can be made ahead.

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