Easy Apricot Chicken in a Pan Recipe

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Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Total: 50 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Easy Apricot Chicken in a Pan Recipe

Ingredients

2 cups uncooked white rice

3 ½ cups water

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 pounds skinless

boneless chicken breast meat - cut into bite-size pieces

salt and pepper to taste

1 large onion

chopped

2 cups chicken stock

12 dried apricots

chopped

1 (8 ounce) jar apricot preserves

1 tablespoon cornstarch

2 tablespoons water

Meat and Poultry

Directions

Step 1

Bring the rice and 3 1/2 cups water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and cover; simmer until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed 20 to 25 minutes.

Step 2

While the rice is cooking heat the olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Once the oil is hot stir in the chicken and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in the onions and cook until the onions have softened and turned translucent about 5 minutes more. Pour in the chicken stock dried apricots and apricot preserves.

Step 3

Bring the mixture to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low cover and simmer until the chicken is tender 10 to 15 minutes. Dissolve the cornstarch in 2 tablespoons of water and stir into the simmering chicken mixture. Cook until the sauce has thickened and cleared about 1 minute. Serve the apricot chicken over rice.

Nutritional Information

Easy Apricot Chicken in a Pan Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 442.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 26.8g 54%

Carbohydrates: 69.4g 22%

Dietary Fiber: 2.1g 8%

Sugars: 21.2g

Fat: 6.4g 10%

Saturated Fat: 1.3g 6%

Cholesterol: 58.7mg 20%

Vitamin A Iu: 612.9IU 12%

Niacin Equivalents: 14mg 108%

Vitamin B6: 0.4mg 27%

Vitamin C: 4mg 7%

Folate: 88.1mcg 22%

Calcium: 46.9mg 5%

Iron: 2.9mg 16%

Magnesium: 43.8mg 16%

Potassium: 417.2mg 12%

Sodium: 237.5mg 10%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 27%

Calories From Fat: 57.3

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.