Cinnamon-Apricot Chicken Breasts Recipe

Name: Cinnamon-Apricot Chicken Breasts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups water; 1 cinnamon stick; 6 tablespoons butter, divided; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup uncooked long grain rice; 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each); 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1-1/2 cups chicken broth; 1 cup coarsely chopped dried apricots; 1/3 cup orange juice; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 teaspoon grated orange zest; 1/2 teaspoon dried savory; 3/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans

Servings: persons

2 cups water
1 cinnamon stick
6 tablespoons butter, divided
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1-1/2 cups chicken broth
1 cup coarsely chopped dried apricots
1/3 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon dried savory
3/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans

1
In a large saucepan, combine the water, cinnamon stick, 2 tablespoons butter, sugar and salt; bring to a boil. Stir in rice. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, about 10 minutes. Set aside.
2
In a large skillet, cook chicken in remaining butter over medium-high heat until a thermometer reads 170u00b0. Remove and keep warm. In the same skillet, saute onion and garlic over medium-low heat until onion is tender. Stir in the broth, apricots, juices, zest and savory; simmer for 5 minutes.
3
Remove cinnamon stick from rice; stir in apricot mixture. Spoon into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; top with chicken.
4
Cover and bake at 350u00b0 for 20 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with pecans and bake for 10 minutes or until juices run clear.

879

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups water, 1 cinnamon stick, 6 tablespoons butter, divided, 1 tablespoon sugar, and more.

Yes, Cinnamon-Apricot Chicken Breasts 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.

Cinnamon-Apricot Chicken Breasts

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions