Best Chicken With Apricot Salsa Recipes

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CHICKEN WITH APRICOT SALSA



Chicken With Apricot Salsa image

Pulled this recipe from a cookbook about 15 years ago, but unfortunately don't recall the title of the book.

Provided by Sydney Mike

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 teaspoon virgin olive oil
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
2/3 cup dried apricot, diced
1/2 cup apricot preserves
6 inches cinnamon sticks
1 teaspoon cilantro leaf, dried
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground pepper
6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
5 cups cooked brown rice, hot

Steps:

  • In hot oil, over medium heat, saute onion 3 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes, apricots, apricot preserves, cinnamon, cilantro, ginger, salt & pepper.
  • Bring to boil, then reduce heat & simmer 20-30 minutes until sauce thickens, stirring occasionally.
  • Keep salsa warm, & when ready to serve, discard cinnamon stick.
  • Meantime, broil chicken 4"-6" from heat for 18-23 minutes, or until meat is fork tender & juices run clear, turning once, halfway through broiling.
  • Meantime, also prepare rice.
  • To serve, top rice with chicken breasts, then spoon salsa over chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 441.6, Fat 3.8, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 68.4, Sodium 336.5, Carbohydrate 70.2, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 20.7, Protein 32.4

APRICOT SALSA CHICKEN



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Although I already have a posted recipe similar to this one, this one is a bit more on the spicy side! It comes from Taste of Home Best Ever Chicken Cookbook 2009!

Provided by Sydney Mike

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8-1/4 teaspoon paprika
6 boneless skinless chicken breasts, large
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 (16 ounce) jar salsa, mild, chunky
1 (12 ounce) jar apricot preserves
1/2 cup apricot nectar
4 -5 cups brown rice, cooked, hot

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine flour, salt, pepper & paprika, mixing well.
  • Add chicken, 2-3 at a time, sealing the bag & shaking to coat.
  • In a large skillet, heat oil, then cook chicken over medium heat until browned on each side, then drain oil from skillet.
  • Stir in salsa, preserves & nectar, then bring to boil.
  • Reduce heat & simmer, uncovered for 15 minutes or until sauce thickens & a meat thermometer reads 170 degrees F.
  • Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 916.8, Fat 14.1, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 75.5, Sodium 922.7, Carbohydrate 162.6, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 41, Protein 37.7

SWEET AND SPICY CROCK POT CHICKEN



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A delicious combination of apricot preserves and salsa makes this dish a perfect main course and pairs nicely with rice and veggies.

Provided by The Gracious Pantry

Categories     Main Course

Time 6h5m

Number Of Ingredients 4

16 oz. raw chicken breasts ((boneless and skinless))
½ cup salsa ((no sugar added - see info in post))
⅓ cup apricot preserves ((100% fruit - no sugar added - see info above))
1 cup frozen corn

Steps:

  • Layer the ingredients in the order listed.
  • Cook on low for 4-6 hours.
  • Stir well to combine and also to shred the chicken. You may need to use a couple of forks to get the job done if it does not shred easily when stirred.
  • Serve over brown rice and alongside a green salad to complete the meal.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 0.3 the recipe, Calories 243 kcal, Carbohydrate 17 g, Protein 35 g, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 97 mg, Sodium 484 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g

3-INGREDIENT APRICOT GLAZED CHICKEN



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With only a few ingredients and 5 minutes of prep time, you can pull together this sweet, crispy, and juicy 3-Ingredient Apricot Glazed Chicken for your busiest days!

Provided by The Seasoned Mom

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 4

3-4 pounds bone-in (skin-on chicken parts (breasts, thighs, drumsticks, or a combination))
8 ounces Catalina salad dressing
½ jar (about 5-6 ounces ) apricot jam
1 1 ouce envelope dry onion soup mix

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350F (180C).
  • For easy clean-up, line a roasting pan or a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray.
  • Place chicken, skin-side up, on prepared pan.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together 3 glaze ingredients.
  • Pour sauce over chicken and spread liberally on each piece.
  • Bake, uncovered, for about 1 hour, or until chicken is cooked through.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 /5th of the chicken + sauce, Calories 619.8 kcal, Carbohydrate 35.9 g, Protein 56.8 g, Fat 25.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Cholesterol 174.1 mg, Sodium 875.4 mg, Sugar 26.8 g

APRICOT-ORANGE SALSA CHICKEN



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Sweet oranges and apricots blend perfectly with zippy salsa in this five-ingredient entree. Keep the heat to your liking with mild, medium or hot salsa. Served over rice, it's a dinner we've enjoyed time and again. -LaDonna Reed, Ponca City, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h40m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

3/4 cup salsa
1/3 cup apricot preserves
1/4 cup orange juice
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)
1 cup hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the salsa, preserves and orange juice. In a 1-1/2-qt. slow cooker coated with cooking spray, layer 1/3 cup salsa mixture and a chicken breast. Repeat layers. Top with remaining salsa mixture. , Cover and cook on low until chicken is tender, 2-1/2 to 3 hours. If desired, thicken pan juices. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 427 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 450mg sodium, Carbohydrate 66g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 31g protein.

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.

SIMPLE SALSA CHICKEN



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My husband and I prefer our food a little spicier than our children, so I created this salsa chicken recipe just for the two of us. It's now a regular menu item at our house. -Jan Cooper, Troy, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup salsa
2 tablespoons taco sauce
1/3 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
Optional: Lime wedges and sliced avocado

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a shallow 2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with salt. Combine salsa and taco sauce; drizzle over chicken. Sprinkle with cheese. , Cover and bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°. If desired, serve with lime wedges and sliced avocado.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 92mg cholesterol, Sodium 628mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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

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