Best 8 Easy Baked Apricot Chicken Breast Recipes

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**Apricot Chicken Breast: A Sweet and Tangy Delight**

Apricot chicken breast is a delectable dish that combines the sweet and tangy flavors of apricots with tender and juicy chicken breasts. This dish is not only flavorful but also incredibly easy to prepare, making it a perfect choice for busy weeknight dinners. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal effort, you can create a restaurant-quality meal that is sure to impress your family and friends. Whether you prefer a classic apricot glaze or a more adventurous sauce, this article offers a variety of recipes to suit every taste. From the classic Baked Apricot Chicken Breast to the unique Apricot Mustard Chicken, there's something for everyone to enjoy. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will tantalize your taste buds.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BAKED APRICOT CHICKEN



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Simply delicious. Quick and easy recipe for the busy homemaker. Serve with rice if desired.

Provided by SHANG

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Baked and Roasted

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 4

12 chicken thighs
1 cup apricot preserves
1 cup French dressing
1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl combine the jam, dressing and soup mix. Mix together.
  • Place chicken pieces in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Pour apricot mixture over chicken and bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342.3 calories, Carbohydrate 23.3 g, Cholesterol 58.5 mg, Fat 20.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 15.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 444.3 mg, Sugar 20.5 g

3-INGREDIENT APRICOT GLAZED CHICKEN



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With only a few ingredients and 5 minutes of prep time, you can pull together this sweet, crispy, and juicy 3-Ingredient Apricot Glazed Chicken for your busiest days!

Provided by The Seasoned Mom

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 4

3-4 pounds bone-in (skin-on chicken parts (breasts, thighs, drumsticks, or a combination))
8 ounces Catalina salad dressing
½ jar (about 5-6 ounces ) apricot jam
1 1 ouce envelope dry onion soup mix

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350F (180C).
  • For easy clean-up, line a roasting pan or a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray.
  • Place chicken, skin-side up, on prepared pan.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together 3 glaze ingredients.
  • Pour sauce over chicken and spread liberally on each piece.
  • Bake, uncovered, for about 1 hour, or until chicken is cooked through.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 /5th of the chicken + sauce, Calories 619.8 kcal, Carbohydrate 35.9 g, Protein 56.8 g, Fat 25.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Cholesterol 174.1 mg, Sodium 875.4 mg, Sugar 26.8 g

EASY APRICOT CHICKEN (ONLY 5 INGREDIENTS)



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You can make this easy, flavorful apricot chicken in the oven, slow cooker, pressure cooker, or even on the grill. You just can't go wrong with this recipe!

Provided by Erica Walker

Categories     Dinner     Main Course

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 chicken breasts ((boneless, skinless))
1 cup apricot preserves
1 cup Catalina salad dressing ((or Russian dressing))
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 ounces dried onion soup mix

Steps:

  • Cut chicken breasts in half or into serving-sized portions.
  • In a medium-sized bowl, combine apricot preserves, Catalina dressing, onion soup mix, and Dijon mustard. Mix well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261 kcal, Carbohydrate 14 g, Protein 24 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 72 mg, Sodium 717 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 12 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BAKED APRICOT ROSEMARY CHICKEN



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

10 ounces apricot jam
1/4 cup olive oil
2 1/2 tablespoons country Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons freshly grated orange zest (from about 2 oranges), plus orange wedges, for garnish, optional
3 to 4 garlic cloves, crushed
3 to 4 branches fresh rosemary, leaves stripped and chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, heat the jam until melted, about 2 minutes.
  • Transfer the jam to a large baking dish. Add the olive oil, mustard, honey, soy sauce, orange zest, crushed garlic, rosemary, 3/4 teaspoon salt and some pepper and mix until combined. Season the chicken with additional salt and pepper and add to the marinade. Gently flip until mixed and coated. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes or overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Bake until the chicken is cooked through and the juices run clear, about 30 minutes. Garnish with orange wedges if desired.

EASY BAKED APRICOT CHICKEN BREAST



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You can use a whole cut-up chicken or 10 chicken thighs if desired and increase baking time. if you are in a hurry you can omit the browning, but the chicken will not be as good, you can double this recipe but you will need a large baking dish, or just double the sauce amounts. Serve with cooked rice. Do not season the chicken with any salt, the dry soup mix already has enough in it.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
black pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup apricot preserves
1 cup French dressing or 1 cup Russian salad dressing
1 tablespoon garlic (or to taste)
1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
  • Heat oil with butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Season the chicken with black pepper (do not use any salt).
  • Brown chicken about 4 minutes on both sides or until lightly browned, then place into prepared baking dish (if using skin on chicken pieces then place skin-side up).
  • In a bowl mix the preserves with dressing, onion soup and garlic until blended; pour over the chicken in the baking dish then turn the chicken to coat evenly in the sauce.
  • Bake uncovered for about 30 minutes (if you did not brown the chicken increase baking time slightly).
  • Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 522.7, Fat 26.9, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 73.8, Sodium 839.7, Carbohydrate 44.1, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 27.2, Protein 28.4

APRICOT CHICKEN I



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Tangy, fruity chicken made in just 3 easy steps! It's great served with rice.

Provided by Shirley Rickey

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 ½ (1 ounce) packages dry onion soup mix
1 (10 fluid ounce) bottle Russian-style salad dressing
1 cup apricot preserves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place the chicken pieces in a 4 quart casserole dish. Mix the soup mix, dressing and jam together, and pour over the chicken.
  • Cover dish and bake for 1 hour in preheated oven.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 455.8 calories, Carbohydrate 55.7 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 13.8 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 28.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 1134.3 mg, Sugar 44.4 g

APRICOT CHICKEN BREASTS



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Canned apricots add color and nutrition to this delicious sauce served over chicken breasts.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons butter
1 can (15 ounces) apricot halves
3 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 cup apricot preserves
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
4 green onions, chopped
Hot cooked rice, optional

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, cook chicken in butter over medium heat for 2-3 minutes on each side. Cover and cook 5 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 170°. Remove and keep warm. , Drain apricots, reserving juice. Cut apricots into 1/2-in. slices; set aside. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and reserved juice until smooth. Stir in preserves and vinegar until combined; pour into skillet. , Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Add apricots and chicken; heat through. Sprinkle with onions. Serve with rice if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 324 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 275mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

APRICOT-ALMOND CHICKEN BREASTS



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"This chicken dish is so delicious, I constantly get asked for the recipe-even my picky eaters clamor for it! It takes only minutes to prepare, so on busy weeknights I can put a healthy supper on the table." Trisha Kruse - Eagle, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup apricot preserves
1/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon honey mustard
1/4 cup sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Place in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15 minutes. , In a small bowl, combine the preserves, broth and mustard. Pour over chicken; sprinkle with almonds. Bake 15-20 minutes longer or until chicken juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 372 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 468mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 36g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Choose the right chicken breasts: Look for boneless, skinless chicken breasts that are about the same size so they cook evenly.
  • Make sure the chicken is cooked through: Use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature of the chicken has reached 165°F (74°C) before serving.
  • Use ripe apricots: Ripe apricots will be soft and juicy, and they will add a delicious flavor to the dish.
  • Don't overcrowd the baking dish: Make sure there is enough space between the chicken breasts so that they can cook evenly.
  • Baste the chicken with the apricot glaze: This will help to keep the chicken moist and flavorful.

Conclusion:

This easy baked apricot chicken breast recipe is a delicious and healthy weeknight meal. The chicken is cooked to perfection and the apricot glaze adds a sweet and tangy flavor. Serve with your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes.

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