Apricot-Thyme Crusted Chicken Breast Recipe

Name: Apricot-Thyme Crusted Chicken Breast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 (8-ounce) skinless chicken breast halves (bone-in); 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 2 teaspoons olive oil; Cooking spray; 2 cups diced onion (1 large); 3/4 cup diced carrot (1 medium); 1/2 cup diced celery (1 stalk); 2 tablespoons minced garlic (about 7 cloves), divided; 3/4 cup dry white wine or fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth; 1 (14-ounce) can fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth; 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained; 1 bay leaf; 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind

Servings: persons

4 (8-ounce) skinless chicken breast halves (bone-in)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons olive oil
Cooking spray
2 cups diced onion (1 large)
3/4 cup diced carrot (1 medium)
1/2 cup diced celery (1 stalk)
2 tablespoons minced garlic (about 7 cloves), divided
3/4 cup dry white wine or fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
1 (14-ounce) can fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
1 bay leaf
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon grated lemon rind

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
2
Sprinkle chicken evenly with salt and pepper.
3
Heat oil in an ovenproof Dutch oven coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 6 minutes on each side or until browned. Remove chicken from pan; set aside. Add onion, carrot, and celery to pan; saute 5 minutes or until tender. Add 4 teaspoons garlic; saute 1 minute. Add wine, scraping pan to loosen browned bits. Add broth, tomatoes, and bay leaf. Return chicken to pan; bring to a boil. Cover pan, and immediately place in oven. Bake at 350u00b0 for 1 hour and 30 minutes or until chicken is very tender. Discard bay leaf.
4
Meanwhile, combine remaining 2 teaspoons garlic, parsley, and lemon rind in a small bowl; stir well. Cover; chill until ready to serve.
5
Place 1 chicken breast half in each of 4 shallow bowls; spoon 1 cup vegetable broth mixture over each breast half, and sprinkle each with about 1 tablespoon parsley mixture.

396

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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

How did you like this recipe?

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 (8-ounce) skinless chicken breast halves (bone-in), 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 2 teaspoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Apricot-Thyme Crusted Chicken Breast 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.

Apricot-Thyme Crusted Chicken Breast

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions