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Easy Dinner Recipes in 25 Minutes: Weeknight Winner

This recipe is a quick and flavorful option for busy weeknights. It uses simple ingredients to create a satisfying meal in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 2 chicken breast halves
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 261
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves 5 ounces each
  • 2 teaspoons canola oil
For the Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Catalina salad dressing
  • 4-1/2 teaspoons onion soup mix
  • 1 tablespoon grape jelly
Garnish
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley optional

Equipment

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

Method
 

  1. In a large nonstick skillet, brown the chicken in oil. Transfer the chicken to a shallow baking dish that has been coated with cooking spray.
  2. Combine the salad dressing, soup mix, and jelly. Pour this mixture over the chicken.
  3. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 25-30 minutes, or until a thermometer reads 170 degrees F (77 degrees C).

Nutrition

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

Notes

This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights when you need a delicious meal fast. Adjust baking time slightly based on the thickness of your chicken breasts.

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