Best 6 Baked Apricot Chicken And Rice Recipes
Baked apricot chicken and rice is a flavorful and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. The combination of sweet apricots, savory chicken, and fluffy rice is sure to please everyone at your table. This dish is also relatively easy to make, making it a great option for busy weeknights. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will love.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
EASY APRICOT CHICKEN (ONLY 5 INGREDIENTS)
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
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
APRICOT CHICKEN I
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
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
ONE POT APRICOT CHICKEN RECIPE
One Pan Apricot Chicken like your mom used to make, with just five ingredient and one pan, this dish is all about flavor with almost no effort! Includes recipes for homemade onion soup mix and French dressing!
Provided by Sabrina Snyder
Categories Main Course
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees and set a cast iron skillet to heat on medium high heat.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper and add it to the cast iron skillet, skin side down.
- Brown both sides of the chicken for 3-5 minutes.
- In a bowl or large measuring cup add the rest of the ingredients and whisk them together.
- Pour half over the chicken, putt the pan in the oven and cook for 25 minutes.
- Pour the rest over the chicken and cook an additional 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 351 kcal, Carbohydrate 13 g, Protein 23 g, Fat 23 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 107 mg, Sodium 1179 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 8 g, ServingSize 1 serving
BAKED APRICOT CHICKEN
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
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
BAKED APRICOT CHICKEN AND RICE
This is good both hot and cold. Served cold in the summer months, you can garnish the dish with fresh fruit.
Provided by TishT
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h5m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325F degrees.
- Spray 9 X 13 baking dish with non stick spray.
- Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the dish.
- Combine preserves, soup mix, and salad dressing and spread them evenly over the chicken Bake in the preheated oven until the chicken is cooked through, about 1 hour.
- Serve each breast on 1/2 cup of the rice and spoon a little sauce over the top.
EASY BAKED APRICOT CHICKEN BREAST
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
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
Tips:
- Use a variety of vegetables. This will add flavor and nutrients to your dish. Some good options include carrots, celery, onions, and bell peppers.
- Don't overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the chicken and vegetables from cooking evenly.
- Season the chicken and vegetables well. This will help to enhance their flavor.
- Bake the chicken and vegetables at a high temperature. This will help to caramelize the vegetables and give the chicken a crispy skin.
- Serve the chicken and vegetables with rice or another grain. This will help to make a complete meal.
Conclusion:
Baked apricot chicken and rice is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a busy weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy.
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