🍁 Crimson Cranberry Harvest Chicken Bake
🛒 Ingredients - 1 lb chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces - 1 medium sweet potato, cubed - ¾ cup cranberries (fresh or frozen) - ½ head cabbage, chopped - ½ cup pecans - 2–3 cloves garlic, minced - Salt & pepper to taste - Optional: drizzle olive oil 🔥 Instructions 1️⃣ Preheat oven to 350°F. 2️⃣ In a large bowl, combine chicken, sweet potato, cabbage, cranberries, garlic, salt, and pepper. Light drizzle of olive oil if desired. 3️⃣ Spread evenly in a baking dish or sheet pan. 4️⃣ Bake 45–60 minutes, stirring and turning every 10–15 minutes for even browning. 5️⃣ Add pecans during the last 10–15 minutes so they toast without burning. 6️⃣ Bake until chicken is cooked through and sweet potatoes are tender. 🍽 Flavor Notes - Cranberries add bright tartness - Sweet potatoes balance with warmth - Cabbage softens and caramelizes - Pecans bring crunch 🌿 Optional Flavor Boosts - Dash cinnamon or smoked paprika - Splash of balsamic - Fresh thyme or rosemary