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Saucy Apricot Chicken

By: Taste of Home Test Kitchen

"Canned apricots add color and nutrition to this delicious sauce served over chicken breasts."

Rate/Review | Read Reviews (3)

Prep Time:
5 Min

Cook Time:
15 Min

Ready In:
20 Min

Servings (Help)

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings

Ingredients

4 (4 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons butter
1 (15 ounce) can apricot halves
3 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 cup apricot preserves
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
4 green onions, chopped
Hot cooked rice

Directions

Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, cook chicken in butter over medium heat for 5 minutes, turning occasionally. Cover and cook 5 minutes longer or until juices run clear. Remove and keep warm.
Drain apricots, reserving juice. Cut apricots into 1/2-in. slices; set aside. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and reserved juice until smooth. Stir in preserves and vinegar until combined; pour into skillet. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Add apricots and chicken; heat through. Sprinkle with onions. Serve with rice if desired.

Footnotes

Nutritional Analysis: 1 chicken breast half with 1/2 cup sauce (calculated without rice) equals 324 calories, 8 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 78 mg cholesterol, 275 mg sodium, 39 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 24 g protein.