Easy Apricot Chicken in a Pan Recipe
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Easy Apricot Chicken in a Pan

"Got a cutting board, knife, spoon, a saute pan, and 30 minutes? That's all you need to whip up this tasty dinner. Makes great leftovers the next day too!"

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What to Drink?

Wine Riesling
Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
50 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups uncooked white rice
  • 3 1/2 cups water
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  • 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

Directions

  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.
  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.
  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 open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 442 | Total Fat: 6.4g | Cholesterol: 59mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 27, 2009 by Kangal Gal Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
The sauce needed to be thicker. I would add another tbs of cornstarch. I cut the chicken down... MORE
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Reviewed on Mar. 12, 2009 by Cathy G. 
I made only half this recipe since it is only the 2 of us and it was absolutely delicious. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 31, 2009 by Dot 
It's ok. It's just too sweet and I used the "No sugar added preserves" and half the dried... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 3, 2009 by MrsP 
This recipe is terrific! I did need to add 2 tablespoons more of corn starch than is... MORE

 
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