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Chicken breasts topped with catalina dressing in a baking dish.
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Catalina Chicken

Catalina Chicken is a comforting meal of tender chicken breasts coated in a sweet and tangy sauce made from Catalina dressing, apricot preserves, and a touch of spice. This recipe makes use of pantry staples to create a satisfying meal with minimal effort.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Resting Time5 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 460kcal
Author: Valerie Brunmeier

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

  • Coat a 13- x 9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. With an oven rack set to the center position, preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • If chicken breasts are very thick, pound to about ½-inch thickness. Cut large pieces in half for smaller serving size portions.
  • Add 1 tablespoon of the oil to a large skillet and place it over MEDIUM-HIGH heat. When hot, add half of the chicken and cook for about 3 minutes per side, or until light golden brown. Transfer to the prepared baking dish and repeat with the remaining oil and chicken.
  • Combine the salad dressing, soup mix, preserves, and crushed red pepper, if using. Pour the mixture over the chicken.
  • Transfer the baking dish to the oven and bake, uncovered, for 25 to 30 minutes or until the thickest portion of chicken reaches at least 165 degrees F when measured with an instant read meat thermometer. If desired, you can set the oven to BROIL for a couple of minutes at the end of the cooking time just until the sauce is bubbling, being careful not to burn the chicken.
  • Remove the baking dish from the oven and allow it to rest for 5 to 10 minutes. The sauce will thicken slightly as it rests. Spoon the slightly thickened sauce over the pieces of chicken. Serve with additional sauce spooned over the top.

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