Chipotle Apricot Chicken

Name: Chipotle Apricot Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each); 2 tablespoons butter; 2 fresh apricots, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 1/3 cup apricot preserves; 2 tablespoons chopped chipotle pepper in adobo sauce; 1/2 teaspoon salt; Hot cooked rice, optional

From Eagle, Idaho, Trisha Kruse writes, “Although chipotle peppers may be unfamiliar to some home cooks, they're worth exploring! Their warm, smoky flavor really complements the apricots in this main course for an absolutely wonderful meal.”

Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
2 tablespoons butter
2 fresh apricots, thinly sliced
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/3 cup apricot preserves
2 tablespoons chopped chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
Hot cooked rice, optional

Directions

In a large skillet, brown chicken in butter on both sides. Combine the apricots, broth, preserves, chipotle pepper and salt; pour over chicken.
Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170° and sauce is thickened. Serve with rice if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 312 calories, 10g fat (5g saturated fat), 109mg cholesterol, 612mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 1g fiber), 35g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 fat.

Originally published as Chipotle Apricot Chicken in Simple & Delicious July/August 2007

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jmkasprak

Jul 29, 2012

Since I didn't have fresh apricots, I soaked some dried apricots in the chicken broth. For such a simple recipe, it sure packs a lot of flavor. I made the mistake of walking away from the stove too long and my sauce over-reduced. I just added a little white wine and still had a successful dinner.
queenzookie

Jun 30, 2011

Wow, this is really good. It's not as spicy as you might think; the sweet jam balances the hot chipotles. I think it would be fine to omit the apricots if you don't have them, or to use peach jam. Green peppers might be good with this too.
phxcyot

Dec 24, 2009

I make this all of the time now! I add green onions and use splenda smuckers preserves. I omit the fresh apricots when not in season but it is still wonderful!
kaupdo1

Nov 5, 2008

This is wonderful. Everyone loves it. The leftovers make a great chicken salad.Kaupdo
Red Molly

May 1, 2008

Delicious! The heat level is just right (my seven- and nine-year-old sons agree) and the apricots provide a perfect complement of sweetness. A favorite for our whole family.