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This is SO cheesy, but um… winner, winner, chicken dinner!?

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I mean, I know that’s like the cheesiest line ever, BUT it’s kind of true. You really can’t beat a ONE skillet chicken and potato kind of dinner. I just feel like it’s something everyone loves.

Healthy, cozy, comfort food, you know?

Typically, roasted chicken and rice is my go-to dinner when I need a little comfort in life, but I decided to throw myself a curve ball and go for potatoes with this dish!

SIDE NOTE: did anyone else literally live on chicken and rice as a kid? I swear, it’s all my parents ever made. Ok well, chicken and rice, plus tacos… but I was all about the chicken and rice.

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Do you guys have certain foods you make when you’re feeling kind of down? For me, my fall back is always some kind of roasted chicken, which is weird, since I’m really more of a pasta, pizza and cheese kind of girl in everyday life. BUT something about the smell of the chicken roasting away in the oven gets me every time.

It takes me back to being a kid and I love that.

I’m curious though, what do you guys make when your mood hits a low or you’re just feeling the need to make something you know you will love? Is it soup? Mom’s lasagna? COOKIES!? I totally NEED to know so I can create us delicious recipes inspired by you guys! duh. 🙂

Skillet Cranberry Roasted Chicken and Potatoes | halfbakedharvest.com @hbharvest

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The real reason I made this skillet cranberry roasted chicken though is not because I was feeling down, but more because I had a GIANT bag of fresh cranberries sitting my fridge that needed to be used up. Ok, and they are so pretty that I kind of just wanted to come up with a fun and different way to cook with cranberries!

Don’t get me wrong, cranberry sauce is good and all, but they can be used in so many delicious sweet and savory ways!

Enter this chicken: it’s simple, quick and delicious. Seasoned with thyme, rosemary and garlic, seared, and then roasted to perfection over a bed of cute little baby potatoes. I also added a splash of white wine, and um, maybe a pat or two of butter…you know for good measure and all!

Plus, the addition of carrots totally makes this a complete meal. You have your protein, your starch and your veggie! You see, winner, winner chicken dinner!

OK promise, that’s the last time I will ever say that… at least in this post!

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In all seriousness though, this dinner is so delicious. No crazy exotic flavors or anything like that, but sometimes classic flavors are just what we all need, and I feel like the cranberries give this dish a bright update. Not to mention they are so good! They add just the right amount of bittersweetness which pairs so well with the roasted chicken and especially the rosemary.

They’re pretty too…even kind of festive….if you think the way I do!

Another awesome aspect… it’s done in an hour AND dirties up just ONE skillet. <–my dream way to cook everything.

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Skillet Cranberry Roasted Chicken.

Author: Tieghan Gerard
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories Per Serving: 495 kcal

Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.

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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Rub the chicken with 2 tablespoons olive oil, the thyme, rosemary, garlic and lemon zest. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Heat a large oven safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil. When the oil shimmers, add the chicken, skin side down, and sear until golden, about 5 minutes. Flip and cook 5 minutes more. Remove the chicken from the skillet. Add 2 tablespoons butter, the potatoes, carrots, and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often, until slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Pour in the wine, deglazing the pan and scraping up any browned bits off the bottom. Simmer the wine for 5 minutes or until reduced slightly. Remove from the heat and nestle the chicken into the potatoes. Add the lemon juice.
  • In a small bowl, toss together the cranberries, brown sugar and balsamic vinegar. Sprinkle the cranberries over the chicken. Transfer to the oven and roast for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the potatoes are tender. Plate the chicken and potatoes and drizzle with the sauce left in the pan. EAT!
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Bottom line: I made us chicken, and I hope it makes your Thursday perfect!

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  5. Just wanted to drop you a line and tell you, that without a doubt, YOU are my favorite food blog and food website of all time. Your recipes ALWAYS come out amazing.

    Thank you for being so amazing and completely consistent with your recipe quality.

    I cannot wait for your cookbook.

    As a former food blogger myself, I HATE following recipes, but I always follow yours. (Of course I get a little creative here and there)

    Keep up the excellent work!

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  6. This looks gorgeous as do all the photos in this post!
    My go to comfort food is anything with melty cheese! Toasted cheese panini, chicken stuffed with gruyerre, cheesey potatoes au gratin, and honestly probably the easiest and fastest, an omelet with my favorite veggies, zucchini and mushrooms and lots of sharp cheddar!

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  7. Will definitely be trying this! By the way. I just stumbled across your website last week and fell in love! I am currently in the process of going through all your recipes when I have time and pinning away 🙂

    My go to comfort food is soup and a homemade fresh bread! Or if I need something quick, nice steaming bowl of spaghetti – gets me every time 🙂

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  8. Yes, a one-pan in the oven supper! We also like to serve simple: butter sautéed cubes of wild-caught salmon with chunks of farmers’ market fresh red tomatoes (here in California always available) adding miscellaneous seasonings in the last 5 minutes of cooking. Served with brown rice and a side dish green salad with a light & sweetish vinaigrette… comfort comfort!

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  11. This meal sounds soo incredible, Tieghan! I loved that you added cranberries! It’s so festive and perfect for the season.

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  14. Hey Tieghan, this recipe souns lovely and so comforting. My go to comfort food in autumn is anything with root veggies 🙂 I’m totally making this for my husband, he’s gonna love it. It’s kind of hard to get fresh cranberries in Slovenia, do you think dried would also work?

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    1. Fresh cranberries aren’t easy to find in Switzerland either. I cooked this today with dried cranberries and it was excellent. I added some carrots to it for the extra color. With the black potatoes, the dish was also beautiful. Another winner Tieghan!

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    2. Hi! Yes, dried cranberries will be great! Just add them after cooking. Please let me know if you have questions. Thank you! 🙂

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      1. 5 stars
        Another idea for using dried cranberries. If you cover the cranberries with hot/boiling water and let them sit, they will rehydrate. This will let you add them (and some of the liquid) before cooking and helps the flavors meld.

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    3. Hey!! Yes, just add the dried cranberries after baking. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you! 🙂

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        1. Hey Jessica!! I think brussels sprouts would be amazing! I love them and think they would go great with this dish. Let me know if you have other questions. Thanks! 🙂

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          1. Hello and thank you for posting this recipe! it looks absolutely delicious! I would be tempted to try adapting this recipe to a whole guinea fowl… Would you have any idea of how long to leave in the oven?

          2. HI! Are you saying quinoa? If so, I’d do the times directed. Should work great! Please let me know if you have other questions. Hope you love this recipe! Happy Holiday’s ? 🙂