CHIPOTLE APRICOT CHICKEN

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From Eagle, Idaho, Trisha Kruse writes, "Although chipotle peppers may be unfamiliar to some home cooks, they're worth exploring! Their warm, smoky flavor really complements the apricots in this main course for an absolutely wonderful meal."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
2 tablespoons butter
2 fresh apricots, thinly sliced
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/3 cup apricot preserves
2 tablespoons chopped chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
Hot cooked rice, optional

Steps:

In a large skillet, brown chicken in butter on both sides. Combine the apricots, broth, preserves, chipotle pepper and salt; pour over chicken., Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170° and sauce is thickened. Serve with rice if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 109mg cholesterol, Sodium 612mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 35g protein. Diabetic Exchanges