“Holiday shortcut success” — only 3 ingredients. I make this every Christmas when I want something totally hassle-free.

November 30, 2025 by Hamza

This super easy holiday casserole features tender chicken baked in a sweet, tangy, savory glaze made from cranberry sauce and dry onion soup mix.

3-Ingredient Cranberry Chicken Holiday Casserole

Ingredients

Ingredient	Amount
Boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts	2 pounds
Whole-berry cranberry sauce	1 can (14–16 oz)
Dry onion soup mix	1 packet (1 oz)

Instructions