APPLE CHICKEN AND RICE

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The first time we tried this apple chicken, I knew I'd be making it for a long time to come. I serve it with a salad and bread. -Nadene MacLeod, Springfield, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons butter, divided
1 package (6 ounces) chicken-flavored rice mix
1-1/4 cups water
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup apple juice
1 medium apple, chopped
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook chicken in 1 tablespoon butter until juices run clear; remove and keep warm. Set seasoning packet from rice mix aside. In the same skillet, saute rice mix in remaining butter for 5 minutes or until golden brown., Add the water, broth, apple juice, apple, mushrooms, onion, cranberries and contents of rice seasoning packet; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until rice is tender, stirring occasionally. Return chicken to the pan; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 391 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 818mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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