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chicken breast with cranberries and ginger

Recipe by
Diana Perry
Martinez, GA

This is a new recipe that Weight Watchers has just had online this week. My husband loved this recipe and so did I !! I know this could be served to anyone and they not know they were eating a Weight Watcher's recipe! We love to have it with butternut squash and Italian green beans.

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 5 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For chicken breast with cranberries and ginger

  • 1
    spray cooking spray
  • 1 lb
    boneless skinless chicken breast (4 oz. each)
  • 1 sm
    shallot, chopped
  • 2 Tbsp
    fresh ginger, minced
  • 3/4 c
    fresh cranberries
  • 1/4
    reduced sugar orange juice
  • 1-1/2 Tbsp
    honey
  • 1/4 tsp
    ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp
    grated nutmeg
  • 1/2 c
    fat-free reduced sodium chicken broth

How To Make chicken breast with cranberries and ginger

  • 1
    Coat inside of large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; set over medium -high heat for 1 to 2 minutes to pre-heat.
  • 2
    Season chicken with Mrs. Dash and then place in skillet; cook about 8 minutes, turning once, until well browned and cooked through. Transfer to plate and cover with foil to keep warm.
  • 3
    Lightly spray skillet again. Add shallot and ginger & cook for 1 minute, stirring continuously; add the cranberries, orange juice, honey, cinnamon and nutmeg; cook, stirring often until bubbling -about 1 minute.
  • 4
    Add broth and bring back to boil; cook stirring occasionally until cranberries are tender and the mixture is somewhat thickened.
  • 5
    Spoon over the chicken and serve.
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