Best 6 Chicken N Rice With Apricot Sauce Recipes

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In today's modern world, individuals yearn for quick and effortless recipes that can transform ordinary ingredients into a delectable feast. Enter the chicken, a versatile protein that pairs perfectly with the subtle tartness of apricots and savory rice for a dish that's both delightful and easy to prepare. With a handful of pantry staples and basic cooking techniques, you can whip up a flavorful Chicken and Rice with Apricot Sauce that impresses the senses and satisfies every palate.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

BAKED APRICOT CHICKEN AND RICE



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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

8 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 (10 ounce) jar apricot preserves
1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
1 (8 ounce) bottle Russian salad dressing or 1 (8 ounce) bottle Catalina dressing
4 cups cooked rice

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.

CHICKEN APRICOT STIR-FRY



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This sweet, fruity sauce goes very well with chicken. It's a great dish for two, but the recipe is easily adjusted to serve more. -Lori Lockrey, Sacrborough, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 2 serving.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
1 teaspoon canola oil
1 cup fresh snow peas
6 tablespoons apricot preserves
1/4 cup water
1 garlic clove, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted
1 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry chicken in canola oil for 3 minutes. Add the snow peas, preserves, water, garlic, sesame oil, sesame seeds, soy sauce, ginger and mustard. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5-7 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink and vegetables are tender. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 364 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 258mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

BAKED APRICOT WILD RICE CHICKEN



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Make and share this Baked Apricot Wild Rice Chicken recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (3 lb) roasting chickens
1 tablespoon honey
1 onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 lemon, juice of
1 (6 ounce) package long grain and wild rice blend
1 3/4 cups water
1/2 cup dried apricot
1/2 cup pecan halves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350. Clean chicken, discarding giblets and neck. Tie legs together and place, breast-side up, in a Dutch oven.
  • Spread honey over chicken. Sprinkle with onion, garlic, turmeric, and lemon juice. Cover and bake for 1 hour. Drain off all fat and liquid.
  • Sprinkle contents of rice and seasoning packets from rice mix around and under chicken. Pour water over rice. Add apricots.
  • Cover and bake 35-45 minutes or until rice is tender and chicken is cooked through.
  • Mix pecans into rice. Cut chicken into pieces and serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 631, Fat 43.9, SaturatedFat 10.8, Cholesterol 160.4, Sodium 155.8, Carbohydrate 20, Fiber 3, Sugar 15, Protein 39.8

ALMOND CHICKEN WITH APRICOT SAUCE



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With its fruity, slightly sweet apricot sauce, this tender chicken entree is full of flavor, not fat. When my children were all at home, they would rate a new recipe on the scale of 1 to 10. This is one of the 10's. -Erma Yoder, Millersburg, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup apricot spreadable fruit
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
4 teaspoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon ground mustard
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1 tablespoon butter, melted

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, combine the first five ingredients; transfer 1/2 cup to a serving bowl and set aside. Dip chicken in remaining apricot mixture. Place in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. , Sprinkle almonds over chicken; drizzle with butter. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°. Serve with reserved apricot sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 99mg cholesterol, Sodium 398mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 37g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SOUTHERN APRICOT CHICKEN



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This is a creamy Southern style apricot chicken recipe that the entire family will love. Make it for guests and they will never know how easy it was! Serve with rice Pilaf.

Provided by ilovemykids

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

12 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
1 cup apricot preserves
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Arrange the chicken pieces in a single layer in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes, or until no longer pink in the center, and juices run clear.
  • While the chicken is cooking, stir together the apricot preserves, sour cream, mustard, salt and pepper in a small bowl. When the chicken is done, remove from the oven, and coat with the sauce. Return to the oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until sauce is bubbly and hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238.6 calories, Carbohydrate 18.5 g, Cholesterol 75.6 mg, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 25.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 141.8 mg, Sugar 11.6 g

APRICOT CHICKEN II



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A fruity, tangy, baked chicken recipe with hardly any preparation! Serve with a mixed green salad if desired.

Provided by Marsha Timblin

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Healthy

Time 1h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 bone-in chicken breast halves
1 pinch salt to taste
1 cup apricot preserves
1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
1 tablespoon brown sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place the chicken breasts in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle with salt. Combine the apricot preserves, vinegar and brown sugar. Pour the preserve mixture over the chicken, cover, and bake for 50 minutes.
  • Remove cover and bake for 10 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 833 calories, Carbohydrate 39.1 g, Cholesterol 254 mg, Fat 36.7 g, Protein 82.8 g, SaturatedFat 10.6 g, Sodium 276.5 mg, Sugar 36.2 g

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and tools ready. This will make the cooking process go much smoother.
  • Use fresh ingredients: The fresher your ingredients, the better your dish will taste. If possible, use organic or locally-sourced ingredients.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking chicken, don't overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the chicken from cooking evenly.
  • Use a meat thermometer: To ensure that your chicken is cooked through, use a meat thermometer. The internal temperature of the chicken should reach 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Make sure your sauce is thick enough: The apricot sauce should be thick enough to coat the chicken. If it's too thin, add a cornstarch slurry.
  • Serve immediately: This dish is best served immediately after it's cooked. The chicken will be at its most tender and juicy.

Conclusion:

Chicken and rice with apricot sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is tender and juicy, the sauce is sweet and tangy, and the rice is fluffy and flavorful. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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