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.

Okpara Cynthia
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the apricot sauce was delicious. I served it with rice and green beans, and it was a perfect meal.


Holly Foor
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This dish was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my husband loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the apricot sauce was flavorful. I would make it again, but I would reduce the amount of sugar in the sauce.


Conor Heaney
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I was looking for a new chicken recipe to try and this one caught my eye. I'm so glad I made it! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the apricot sauce was delicious. I served it with rice and asparagus, and it was a perfect meal.


Nepos Mahlangu
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the apricot sauce is amazing. I usually serve it with rice or mashed potatoes.


Wajaab Raja
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This was a really easy recipe to follow, and the dish turned out delicious. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the apricot sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. I served it with roasted potatoes and green beans.


Janzoo “M.abdullah” Skhan
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the apricot sauce was flavorful and tangy. I served it with rice and steamed broccoli, and it was a delicious and healthy meal.


Usha Bk
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the apricot sauce was delicious. I served it with mashed potatoes and green beans, and it was a perfect meal.


Lilac Moon
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I'm not a huge fan of chicken, but this dish was surprisingly good. The apricot sauce really made the dish and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.


Naeem Ashraf
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I made this dish last night and it was delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the apricot sauce was amazing. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal.


Braziliran Anod
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This apricot chicken was a hit with my family! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the apricot sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.