Easy Apricot Chicken In A Pan Recipe

Name: Easy Apricot Chicken In A Pan
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked white rice; 3 1/2 cups water; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast meat - cut into bite-size pieces; salt and pepper to taste; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 cups chicken stock; 12 dried apricots, chopped; 1 (8 ounce) jar apricot preserves; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 2 tablespoons water

Servings: persons

2 cups uncooked white rice
3 1/2 cups water
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast meat - cut into bite-size pieces
salt and pepper to taste
1 large onion, chopped
2 cups chicken stock
12 dried apricots, chopped
1 (8 ounce) jar apricot preserves
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons water

1
Bring the rice and 3 1/2 cups water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, and cover; simmer until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
2
While the rice is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Once the oil is hot, stir in the chicken, and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in the onions, and cook until the onions have softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes more. Pour in the chicken stock, dried apricots, and apricot preserves.
3
Bring the mixture to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the chicken is tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Dissolve the cornstarch in 2 tablespoons of water, and stir into the simmering chicken mixture. Cook until the sauce has thickened and cleared, about 1 minute. Serve the apricot chicken over rice.

996

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

114

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups uncooked white rice, 3 1/2 cups water, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast meat - cut into bite-size pieces, and more.

Yes, Easy Apricot Chicken In A Pan 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.

Easy Apricot Chicken In A Pan

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