How many servings does this recipe make?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

What ingredients do I need for Blue-Ribbon Cranberry Chicken?

You need 6 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (16 oz.) can whole cranberry sauce, 1 (8 oz.) bottle reduced-calorie Russian salad dressing with honey (about 1 c.) or regular Russian salad dressing, 1 envelope regular onion soup mix, 1 (2 1/2 to 3 lb.) broiler-fryer chicken, cut up, and more.

Is Blue-Ribbon Cranberry Chicken suitable as meat & poultry?

Yes, Blue-Ribbon Cranberry Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

How do I store leftover Blue-Ribbon Cranberry Chicken?

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Blue-Ribbon Cranberry Chicken Recipe

Name: Blue-Ribbon Cranberry Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (16 oz.) can whole cranberry sauce; 1 (8 oz.) bottle reduced-calorie Russian salad dressing with honey (about 1 c.) or regular Russian salad dressing; 1 envelope regular onion soup mix; 1 (2 1/2 to 3 lb.) broiler-fryer chicken, cut up; hot cooked rice (optional); fresh rosemary (optional)

Try this homemade Blue-Ribbon Cranberry Chicken recipe the whole family will love. Made with cranberry sauce, salad dressing, regular onion and chicken.…

This Blue-Ribbon Cranberry Chicken relies on simple, everyday ingredients such as hot cooked rice (optional) and fresh rosemary (optional). It comes together quickly and makes 4 servings, at about 127 kcal each. The step-by-step instructions below are written to be easy to follow, even on a busy day.

It's versatile enough for an easy weeknight dinner yet satisfying enough for guests at the weekend. Serve it with your favorite sides, and keep any leftovers for a quick meal the next day.

Updated Jun 30, 2026

Serves 4 Meat & Poultry

Servings: persons

1 (16 oz.) can whole cranberry sauce
1 (8 oz.) bottle reduced-calorie Russian salad dressing with honey (about 1 c.) or regular Russian salad dressing
1 envelope regular onion soup mix
1 (2 1/2 to 3 lb.) broiler-fryer chicken, cut up
hot cooked rice (optional)
fresh rosemary (optional)

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Servings
4 servings
Calories
127 kcal
Category
Meat & Poultry

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