This dish has classic French flavors: wine, mushrooms, garlic and thyme. It also acquires a hit of unexpected sweetness from the cranberries…not to mention a pretty pop of festive red color! It’s perfect for this time of year, right before the holidays when our homes are filled with family and friends and everyone needs a good hearty meal after coming in from the cold.
This Cranberry Chicken Burgundy recipe is the ultimate winter comfort food. It’s great because it’s simple to make, quick cooking and typically pleases everyone at the dinner table. During the colder months of the year, I love using fresh cranberries in savory recipes. They are fruit that most people associate with sweet dishes, but I absolutely love pairing them with wine based chicken and beef recipes. They add a nice tart flavor, but the tartness is balanced out by the sweet red wine it’s delish!
This is the perfect one-pot meal to serve up this week (or any week) for a family dinner, of even your next holiday dinner party. I love to serve it with egg noodles or mashed potatoes and always with a nice loaf of crusty bread…always with the bread. It’s perfect for soaking up any of that leftover sauce! Yum!
Happy Holidays Everyone!
Cranberry Chicken Burgundy Recipe
INGREDIENTS
- 4 thick cut slices bacon, chopped
- 1 ½ pounds chicken breast or thighs
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- kosher salt and pepper
- 1 sweet onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced or grated
- 2 medium size carrots, chopped into 1/2 inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 cups cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cups red wine, plus more if needed
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 4 whole sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 ½ cup fresh cranberries
- ½ cup fresh parsley, chopped