Apple Chicken and Rice Recipe

Name: Apple Chicken and Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or 1 lb chicken thigh, cut into 1-inch cubes; 2 tablespoons butter, divided; 1 (6 ounce) package chicken rice-a-roni; 1 ¼ cups water; ½ cup chicken broth; ½ cup apple juice; 1 medium apple, chopped; 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms; ½ cup chopped onion; ¼ cup dried cranberries

Servings: persons

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or 1 lb chicken thigh, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons butter, divided
1 (6 ounce) package chicken rice-a-roni
1 ¼ cups water
½ cup chicken broth
½ cup apple juice
1 medium apple, chopped
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
½ cup chopped onion
¼ cup dried cranberries

1
In a big skillet, cook the chicken in 1 tablespoon butter until juices run clear; remove and keep warm.
2
Set seasoning packet from rice mix aside.
3
In the same skillet, saute rice mix in remaining butter for 5 minutes or until golden brown.
4
Add in water, broth, apple juice, apple mushrooms, onion, cranberries, and contents of rice seasoning packet; bring to a boil.
5
Decrease heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until rice is tender, stirring occasionally.
6
Return chicken to the pan; heat through.

379

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or 1 lb chicken thigh, cut into 1-inch cubes, 2 tablespoons butter, divided, 1 (6 ounce) package chicken rice-a-roni, 1 ¼ cups water, and more.

Yes, Apple Chicken and Rice falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Apple Chicken and Rice

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