Apricot-Almond Chicken Breasts

Name: Apricot-Almond Chicken Breasts
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 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

“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

Ingredients

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

Directions

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

1 each: 372 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 94mg cholesterol, 468mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 1g fiber), 36g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 3 starch, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Apricot Almond Chicken Breasts in Healthy Cooking April/May 2010

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juicyfruit007

May 19, 2013

This was just ok. The sauce was tasty enough, but the hunk of chicken was still rather bland.
Catering

May 21, 2012

I originally rated this recipe on 4/8/10. In response to "kpmorrow," peach preserves can be substituted for the apricot preserves. The recipe is equally delicious. Also, toasting the almonds in the oven before use gives them more flavor. I have used this recipe over and over and have received numerous requests for it. Absolutely delicious!
kpmorrow

Feb 16, 2012

What would be a good substitute for the apricot preserves?
smokey420

Feb 7, 2012

Very juicy, tasty, quick and easy. Love it!
robynrenee

Nov 13, 2011

Hubby and I love this! Excellent flavor.
schield

Apr 27, 2011

So yummy and quick. It's a keeper!
benszilagyi

Apr 18, 2010

They weren't lying when they said this is a quick and delicious recipe. I was amazed that such a simple glaze could do so much for a plain chicken breast.
Catering

Apr 8, 2010

This recipe is definitely a keeper! The apricot preserves give the chicken a slight tint of sweetness and flavor. The almonds gives the chicken a slight crunchy taste. I used regular chicken broth rather than low-sodium. Absolutely delicious!
BarbsLou56

Apr 8, 2010

My husband and I both loved this. Would definitely make it again.
deborahn

Mar 26, 2010

I love this recipe. It is so easy to make. I substituted honey for the honey mustard. (I don't like mustard in anything) I will be making this again real soon.