Apricot Chicken Breasts

Name: Apricot Chicken Breasts
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 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

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

Ingredients

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

Directions

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

1 each: 324 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated fat), 78mg cholesterol, 275mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (34g sugars, 2g fiber), 24g protein.

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caree929

Apr 1, 2014

The vinegar added a sourness to the sauce and did seem to offset the sweetness of the apricots somewhat. This was super easy to put together and even my toddler seemed to like it!