Chicken with Apricots, Walnuts & Rice Recipe

Name: Chicken with Apricots, Walnuts & Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp. canola oil; 2 medium yellow onions, minced; 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast; 1 Tbsp. very low-sodium chicken bouillon granules; 1 cup apricot nectar; 1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped; 2 cups instant brown rice, uncooked; 2 medium green peppers, sliced; 1/2 cup PLANTERS Walnuts, chopped; 4 SNACKWELL'S Sugar Free Lemon Creme Sandwich Cookies; 32 fl oz (4 cups) drinking water

Servings: persons

1 Tbsp. canola oil
2 medium yellow onions, minced
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast
1 Tbsp. very low-sodium chicken bouillon granules
1 cup apricot nectar
1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped
2 cups instant brown rice, uncooked
2 medium green peppers, sliced
1/2 cup PLANTERS Walnuts, chopped
4 SNACKWELL'S Sugar Free Lemon Creme Sandwich Cookies
32 fl oz (4 cups) drinking water

1
Pour oil into large nonstick skillet on medium heat.
2
Add onions and chicken; increase heat to high.
3
Stir in 2 Tbsp.
4
water and chicken bouillon granules; cook until chicken is browned and cooked through and onions are tender.
5
Remove from pan and keep warm.
6
Add apricot nectar, apricots, rice, peppers, and 1 cup water to skillet; cover and bring to a boil.
7
Reduce heat and simmer about 10 min.
8
Remove from heat, place chicken on top of rice mixture and allow to sit 5 min.
9
Divide evenly among 4 plates.
10
Sprinkle each with 2 Tbsp.
11
walnuts when ready to serve.
12
Enjoy 1 cookie per serving for dessert.
13
Serve each person an 8 fl oz glass of water.

1070

kcal

Calories

Fat

181

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Tbsp. canola oil, 2 medium yellow onions, minced, 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast, 1 Tbsp. very low-sodium chicken bouillon granules, and more.

Yes, Chicken with Apricots, Walnuts & 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken with Apricots, Walnuts & Rice

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