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Catalina Chicken Recipe

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main-course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Catalina Chicken Recipe combines tangy Catalina dressing with sweet apricot preserves for a delicious glaze on tender chicken breasts. It’s a simple and flavorful dish that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner.


Ingredients

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Main Ingredients:

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil, divided

Sauce:

  • 1 cup Kraft Catalina salad dressing
  • 1/2 cup apricot preserves
  • 1.25 ounce packet dry onion soup mix
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
  • Minced fresh parsley, optional

Instructions

  1. Prepare Baking Dish: Coat a baking dish with nonstick spray and preheat the oven.
  2. Cook Chicken: Brown chicken in a skillet.
  3. Make Sauce: Combine dressing, preserves, soup mix, and red pepper.
  4. Bake: Pour sauce over chicken and bake until cooked through.
  5. Rest and Serve: Let chicken rest, then spoon sauce over before serving.

Notes

  • If desired, broil the chicken at the end for a caramelized finish.
  • Serve with rice or salad for a complete meal.