Creating the delicious Cranberry Orange Chicken is simple. Follow these steps for an amazing meal:

1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) to preheat while you prepare the ingredients.
2. Prepare Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, ensuring even coverage.
3. Sear Chicken: In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and sear for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove the chicken and set it aside.
4. Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, combine cranberry sauce, orange juice, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, and orange zest. Stir well until the mixture is heated and blended.
5. Combine Chicken and Sauce: Return the seared chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the sauce over each piece to ensure they are well coated.
6. Bake: Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and is cooked through.
7. Rest Chicken: Once cooked, remove the skillet from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
8. Garnish and Serve: Optional—sprinkle fresh parsley on top of the chicken for color before plating.

By following these steps, you’ll create a scrumptious Cranberry Orange Chicken that stands out for its flavor and aesthetic appeal!