Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
2 tsp

vegetable oil

4 unit

boneless skinless chicken breast halves

0.5 cup

Russian salad dressing

0.5 cup

apricot jam

3 tbsp

dry onion soup mix

Step 1
~9 min

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2
~9 min

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 3
~9 min

Add chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 4 minutes on each side, or until browned.

Step 4
~9 min

Remove the browned chicken breasts from the skillet and place them in a 3-L baking dish.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 5
~9 min

In a small bowl, mix together Russian salad dressing, apricot jam, and dry onion soup mix.

Step 6
~9 min

Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the chicken breasts in the baking dish.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 7
~9 min

Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is bubbly.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the sauce for at least 30 minutes before baking.

To prevent the chicken from drying out, cover the baking dish with foil during the first 30 minutes of baking.

Serve with rice or mashed potatoes to soak up the sauce.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be assembled ahead of time and refrigerated.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Moderate
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, or a green salad.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Steamed green beans
Roasted asparagus
Garlic bread

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

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Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

A popular American comfort food dish.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Weeknight dinner
Family gathering

Popularity Score

65/100

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