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Easy Dinner Recipes in 25 Minutes: Weeknight Winner

This recipe offers a quick and flavorful chicken dish perfect for busy weeknights. It's designed for individuals and families seeking healthy, homemade meals without extensive preparation time.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 2 chicken breast halves
Course: Dinner
Calories: 261
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)
  • 2 teaspoons canola oil
  • 1/4 cup Catalina salad dressing
  • 4-1/2 teaspoons onion soup mix
  • 1 tablespoon grape jelly
  • Minced fresh parsley optional

Equipment

  • Large nonstick skillet
  • Shallow baking dish
  • Cooking spray
  • Thermometer

Method
 

  1. In a large nonstick skillet, brown chicken in oil.
  2. Transfer chicken to a shallow baking dish coated with cooking spray.
  3. Combine the salad dressing, soup mix, and jelly; pour over chicken.
  4. Bake, uncovered, at 350°F for 25-30 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°F.

Nutrition

Calories: 261kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 29gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 78mgSodium: 727mgSugar: 8g

Notes

This recipe is naturally gluten-free and can be adapted for low-carb diets by adjusting the jelly amount or using a sugar-free alternative.

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