Catalina Chicken

Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this vibrant and flavor-packed Catalina Chicken recipe. Tender, juicy chicken breasts are seasoned to perfection and seared to a golden brown before being baked in a mouthwatering blend of Catalina dressing, apricot preserves, and savory onion soup mix. The sweet and tangy sauce caramelizes beautifully in the oven, creating a delectable glaze that pairs perfectly with the chicken. With only 10 minutes of prep time and a quick 40-minute cook, this easy, one-pan dish is perfect for busy evenings. Serve this crowd-pleasing meal with fluffy rice, steamed vegetables, or a crisp green salad to soak up the irresistible sauce. Easy to make and bursting with bold, comforting flavors, Catalina Chicken is sure to become a regular on your dinner rotation!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup Catalina dressing
• 1 cup apricot preserves
• 1 packet onion soup mix
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper on both sides.

Step 3

In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.

Step 4

Sear the chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from the pan and set aside.

Step 5

In a medium bowl, whisk together the Catalina dressing, apricot preserves, and onion soup mix until well combined.

Step 6

Return the seared chicken breasts to the skillet and pour the Catalina sauce mixture over the top, ensuring the chicken is well coated.

Step 7

Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).

Step 8

Remove the skillet from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 9

Serve the Catalina chicken with the sauce drizzled on top. Pair with rice, steamed vegetables, or a fresh salad for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1321.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2684.2

Total Fat 69.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11.3g
Cholesterol 591.6mg	0%
Sodium 3943.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 276.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.2g	0%
Total Sugars 223.0g
Protein 219.6g	0%

Vitamin D 7.0IU	0%
Calcium 130.4mg	0%
Iron 8.9mg	0%
Potassium 2180.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 24.0%

Protein: 33.7%

Carbs: 42.4%