Best 14 Quick Apricot Almond Chicken Recipes

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In the realm of quick and easy weeknight dinners, few dishes hit the spot like Apricot Almond Chicken. This delectable dish combines the sweet and tangy flavors of apricots and almonds with succulent chicken, creating a harmonious blend that is sure to tantalize your taste buds. With its minimal prep and cooking time, this recipe is perfect for busy individuals and families looking for a delicious and satisfying meal without spending hours in the kitchen. So, gather your ingredients, prepare to embark on a culinary adventure, and discover the secrets of crafting the ultimate Apricot Almond Chicken that will leave you craving for more.

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APRICOT ALMOND CHICKEN



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"This tender chicken topped with sweet apricot preserves and crunchy almonds is special enough for guests, yet requires no complicated cooking," notes Betty Due of Mendota, Illinois. The hearty brown rice, with colorful flecks of red and green pepper, makes a pretty accompaniment.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2-1/4 cups chicken broth
1 cup uncooked long grain brown rice
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1 teaspoon salt, optional
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
4 tablespoons apricot preserves
1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with chicken. , Cover and bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until rice is tender. Uncover and stir the rice. Place 1 tablespoonful of preserves on each chicken breast. , Bake, uncovered, 5 minutes longer. Sprinkle with almonds. Bake 5 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 170°. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 456 calories, Fat 11g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 143mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 35g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BAKED APRICOT CHICKEN



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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

12 chicken thighs
1 cup apricot preserves
1 cup French dressing
1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix

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

APRICOT CHICKEN I



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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

6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 ½ (1 ounce) packages dry onion soup mix
1 (10 fluid ounce) bottle Russian-style salad dressing
1 cup apricot preserves

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

APRICOT CHICKEN WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR



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This chicken is cooked with apricots, balsamic vinegar, broth, and thyme. It's super yummy and a hit every time!

Provided by Desta

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Healthy

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 pounds chicken breast tenderloins, cut into bite-size pieces
salt and pepper to taste
1 large onion, chopped
¼ cup balsamic vinegar, or to taste
20 dried apricots
1 cup chicken stock
1 cup apricot preserves
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet with a lid over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, and cook in the hot oil until golden brown around the edges, but still pink in the center, about 5 minutes. Stir in the onion, and cook for about 3 minutes more. Pour in the balsamic vinegar, bring it to a simmer, and allow it to reduce for a few minutes.
  • Cut half of the apricots in half, leaving the others whole. Place the apricots into the skillet, and pour in the chicken stock. Bring to a simmer, then stir in the apricot preserves and thyme. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the apricots have softened, 10 to 15 minutes. Sprinkle with chopped parsley to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327.3 calories, Carbohydrate 44.6 g, Cholesterol 64.7 mg, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 25.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 163.9 mg, Sugar 32.7 g

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

QUICK APRICOT ALMOND CHICKEN



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Our home economists streamlined Sherry Keller's favorite dish to make it even speedier to assemble. The succulent chicken entree has a sweet apricot sauce and a lovely look. "For variety, try it with other preserves," Sherry notes from Lock Haven, Pennsylvania.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1 cup apricot preserves
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup sliced almonds
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the lemon juice, mustard, garlic, pepper and 1/2 cup oil. Pour 1/2 cup marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade. , Drain and discard marinade from chicken. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook chicken in remaining oil for 8-10 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine cornstarch and broth until smooth. Stir in the preserves, butter and reserved marinade. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Spoon over chicken; sprinkle with almonds. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts :

APRICOT CHICKEN WITH ALMONDS



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Categories     Chicken     Fruit     Poultry     Bake     Broil     Quick & Easy     Apricot     Almond     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 (6-ounce) skinless boneless chicken breast halves
5/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/3 cup sliced almonds
1/2 cup apricot preserves
1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard
1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Put oven rack in lower third of oven and preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly oil a 13- by 9-inch flameproof baking dish (not glass).
  • Pat chicken dry and sprinkle all over with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper total, then arrange at least 1/4 inch apart in baking dish. Bake 10 minutes.
  • While chicken bakes, toast almonds in a small baking pan in oven, stirring twice, until golden, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook apricot preserves, soy sauce, mustard, butter, and remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a small saucepan over moderate heat, stirring, until preserves are melted. Pour sauce over chicken and continue to bake until chicken is just cooked through, about 10 minutes more.
  • Turn on broiler and broil chicken 4 to 5 inches from heat, basting once, until chicken is glazed and browned in spots, about 3 minutes. Serve sprinkled with almonds.

APRICOT ALMOND CHICKEN



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Make and share this Apricot Almond Chicken recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Redsie

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/4 cups chicken broth
1 cup uncooked long grain brown rice
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1 teaspoon salt (optional)
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
4 (1/4 lb) boneless skinless chicken breast half
4 tablespoons apricot preserves
1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients.
  • Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Top with chicken.
  • Cover and bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until rice is tender. Uncover and stir the rice. Place 1 tablespoonful of preserves on each chicken breast.
  • Bake, uncovered, 5 minutes longer. Sprinkle with almonds. Bake 5 minutes longer or until meat juices run clear.
  • Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 422.2, Fat 7.5, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 65.8, Sodium 515.5, Carbohydrate 53.5, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 9.9, Protein 34.7

APRICOT CHICKEN WITH ALMONDS



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This is so easy, tastes great, and is elegant enough to serve company. Adapted from Gourmet magazine- January 2005.

Provided by Miraklegirl

Categories     Chicken

Time 55m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 chicken, cut up
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
1 cup apricot jam
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon margarine or 1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • Put oven rack in lower third of oven and preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Lightly oil a baking sheet.
  • Pat chicken dry and sprinkle with salt and pepper, then arrange on sheet at least 1/4 inch apart.
  • Bake for 20 minutes.
  • While chicken bakes, combine jam, soy sauce, mustard, margarine, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Heat over moderate heat until jam is melted.
  • Pour sauce over chicken and continue to bake until chicken is cooked through, about another 20 minutes.
  • Turn on broiler and broil chicken 4 to 5 inches from heat, basting once, until chicken is glazed and browned in spots, about 5 minutes.
  • Serve sprinkled with toasted almonds.

APRICOT-ALMOND CHICKEN



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Looking for a hearty dinner? Then check out this apricot-almond chicken recipe that's ready in 30 minutes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

Cooking spray
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 lb)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup apricot preserves
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 cup sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425°F. Line 15x10x1-inch pan with foil; spray foil with cooking spray. Place chicken in pan; spray with cooking spray and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in small microwavable bowl, mix preserves, soy sauce and mustard; microwave on High 1 minute or until preserves are melted.
  • Stir preserves mixture and spoon over chicken; sprinkle evenly with almonds. Bake 10 to 15 minutes longer or until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (170°F).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 34 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 560 mg, Sugar 20 g, TransFat 0 g

QUICK APRICOT CHICKEN



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This simple apricot chicken is one of my favorite dishes. Everybody just loves it and leftovers are always just as good the next day. For variation, I've used pork instead of chicken and added additional ingredients like pineapple, mandarin oranges, snow peas and broccoli. -Vicki Ruiz, Twin Falls, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup apricot preserves
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon chicken broth or sherry
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1/2 cup salted cashews
Hot cooked rice
Crushed red pepper flakes, optional

Steps:

  • In a shallow microwave-safe dish, combine the first seven ingredients; stir in chicken. Cover and microwave on high for 3 minutes, stirring once. , Add green pepper and cashews. Cover and microwave on high for 2-4 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink, stirring once. Let stand for 3 minutes. Serve with rice and if desired, sprinkle with red pepper flakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 391 calories, Fat 16g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 673mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

QUICK APRICOT GLAZED CHICKEN



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With my husband's dietary restrictions, I feel as if I'm cooking "low everything". He likes good food, so I try to find recipes he can enjoy. We both agree this chicken is delicious.-Lois Collier, Vineland, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1/2 pound)
1/4 cup apricot spreadable fruit
1-1/2 teaspoons light soy sauce
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon butter, melted

Steps:

  • Coat a broiler pan with cooking spray; place chicken on pan. Combine remaining ingredients; brush half over the chicken. Broil 5-6 in. from the heat for 5 minutes. Turn chicken over; brush with remaining apricot mixture. Broil until juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216 calories, Fat 5g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 309mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

APRICOT CHICKEN III



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A very easy and delicious recipe for the whole family.

Provided by Shannon1975

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Thigh Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

8 chicken thighs
1 packet dry onion soup mix
1 (14 ounce) can apricot nectar
1 (14 ounce) can apricot halves, drained

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place chicken in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • In a small bowl mix together soup mix and apricot nectar. Pour over chicken.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 55 minutes.
  • Sprinkle apricot halves over chicken and cook another 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299.1 calories, Carbohydrate 8.2 g, Cholesterol 119.7 mg, Fat 13.7 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 33.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 894.4 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

ALMOND-APRICOT CHICKEN WITH MINT PESTO



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This delicious chicken dinner relies on sweet apricots, savory goat cheese, and crunchy almonds for its flavorful center.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, (6 ounces each)
1/2 cup sliced almonds
2 ounces goat cheese
4 dried apricots, cut into 1/4-inch pieces (3 tablespoons)
Salt and fresh ground pepper
1/3 cup breadcrumbs
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon olive oil
Mint Pesto

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cut a slit in one side of each chicken breast to create a pocket about 4 inches long.
  • In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup almonds with the goat cheese and apricots. Stuff each breast with 1/4 of the mixture. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  • On a plate, combine breadcrumbs and remaining 1/4 cup almonds. Dip each breast into egg, then dredge in breadcrumb mixture.
  • Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken until golden, 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Transfer to oven; bake until cooked through, about 15 minutes. Serve hot with pesto on the side.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe apricots. This will give your dish the best flavor.
  • If you don't have fresh apricots, you can use dried apricots. Just be sure to soak them in hot water for 15 minutes before using.
  • Use a good quality almond butter. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your dish.
  • If you don't have almond butter, you can use peanut butter. However, the flavor will be slightly different.
  • Serve your chicken with rice or noodles. This will help to soak up the delicious sauce.
  • Garnish your chicken with chopped green onions or cilantro. This will add a pop of color and flavor.

Conclusion:

Apricot almond chicken is a quick and easy dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. The combination of sweet apricots, savory almonds, and tangy lemon juice is sure to please everyone at your table.

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