Russian Chicken has tender chunks of chicken baked in an easy and delicious tangy sauce for a simple and satisfying weeknight meal that the whole family will love! We just made a Russian Dressing but it is the creamy variety.
I don’t recommend using this style of dressing as it won’t turn out the same. A red tangy dressing like Catalina is recommended for this dish.
Looking for more boredom busters to get you out of your weeknight dinner rut? Be sure to try some of our other great chicken recipes like Chicken Paprikash, Baked Chicken Flautas (Rolled Tacos), or Teriyaki and BBQ Popcorn Chicken!
Hey there! It’s Amy from House of Nash Eats again with a scrumptious and juicy chicken dinner that was definitely a winner with my family!
This is one of those chicken recipes that come together with minimal effort but taste like a lot of work went into it. It’s mostly just blending up a simple sauce, tossing it with chicken pieces in a baking dish, and baking until done! There is very little prep or clean-up required.
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Russian Chicken
Ingredients
- 4-6 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup Russian or Catalina dressing
- 1 cup apricot preserves
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1 pkg. dry onion soup mix
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Pat chicken pieces dry with a paper towel, then add to a casserole dish.
- Combine the dressing, preserves, garlic powder, dry onion soup, salt, and pepper in a blender or food processor. Blend or pulse until smooth, then pour over the chicken, tossing to coat evenly.
- Cover the casserole dish with foil and bake for 40-50 minutes, removing the foil during the last 10 minutes of baking until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is hot and bubbly.
- Serve over rice, pasta, or potatoes.
Comments & Reviews
Natalie says
I think I never tried anything like this. But sounds so delicious and interesting …. apricot preserve with a chicken? I must make this soon. Thanks!
Tamara Qualls says
I may cheat and just try it with Catalina dressing since that’s what I have. Hubby will enjoy having a new variety of chicken on his plate.
Toni says
I’d be happy to eat this any night of the week!
Lisa says
I love easy recipes like this! I’m always on the hunt for things that taste delicious, but can be made quickly with a minimal amount of mess! Thanks!
Gervin Khan says
This is such a mouthwatering dish to make and to be honest seeing this makes me hungry!
Kathy says
This recipe looks amazing. I’ve never had it before. I definitely want to give it a try.
Amy says
This chicken dish sounds fantastic! I’ve never tried a Russian recipe before but this looks amazing!
Lisa Favre says
This chicken dish looks so delectable! Also, can we talk about how beautiful your oval dish is?!
ANGIE AGERTER says
Just reading this and looking at the pictures it reminded of something that would become a comfort dish. So yummy looking and sounding!
Tara Pittman says
My son is getting tired of chicken but that is all we have in the freezer. So this is a new flavor that he might like
Brianne says
That looks really good. I love the flavors here. I love the addition of the fruity flavor. That’s always a winner in my book.