Apple Chicken and Rice
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The first time that we tried this lightly sweet chicken, I knew that I would be making it for a long time to come. This recipe is Diabetic Friendly!!
Nadene MacLeod Springfield, Massachusetts
Apple Chicken and Rice Recipe
Apple Chicken and Rice
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1 inch cubes
2 Tbsp. butter, divided
1 package (6 oz.) chicken flavored rice mix
1 ¼ cups water
½ cup chicken broth
½ cup apple juice
1 medium apple, chopped
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
½ cup chopped onion
¼ cup dried cranberries
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; sauté rice mix in remaining butter for 5 minutes or until golden brown.
Add the water, broth, apple juice, apple, mushrooms, onions, cranberries and contents of rice seasoning packet; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until is tender, stirring occasionally. Return chicken to the pan; heat through. 4 servings
(Recipe for Apple Chicken and Rice was on www.tasteofhome.com, 2014)
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