Apricot Chicken Breasts

Total Time:Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Oct. 15, 2022

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

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Apricot Chicken Breasts

Yield:4 servings
Prep:5 min
Cook:15 min

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
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Directions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
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