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Apricot Salsa Chicken

SUBMITTED BY: Grace Yaskovic

"In an unusual but tongue-tingling combination, apricots and salsa smother pieces of chicken with a sweet and spicy sauce in this recipe by Grace Yaskovic of Branchville, New Jersey."
PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  15 Min
READY IN  30 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 6 (4 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 (16 ounce) jar salsa
  • 1 (12 ounce) jar apricot preserves
  • 1/2 cup apricot nectar
  • Hot cooked rice

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a shallow bowl, combine the first four ingredients. Add chicken; turn to coat. In a skillet, brown chicken in oil; drain. Stir in salsa, preserves and nectar; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until sauce thickens and meat juices run clear. Serve over rice.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 31, 2007 by Deb
This recipe is awesome. We do, however, prefer peach preserves to the apricot but it is... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2007 by Bridgette
I absolutely love this recipe. I have used it a couple times and found that it is a nice... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 26, 2007 by Ceri M.
I am not one to normally open jars and cans to cook, since I am a severe make it from scratch... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 5, 2006 by peggy green
Very easy to make, a nice and simple meal when you don't have a lot of time. Tastes a little... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 15, 2008 by meghanm3
This was so easy to make and very good. I'm anxious to try it again with peach instead of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 25, 2008 by LILY20
I thought this was really boring. It just tasted like plain chicken breast with sweet salsa... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2008 by Chanteuse
Awesome recipe! I'm on a diet and I prefer fresh fruit, so I made my own salsa out of chopped... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 27, 2008 by JumboTee
I took a chance on this because it sounded so good, and it was absolutely delicious! I only... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 20, 2007 by OSUBABE06
It was a very easy meal with little clea up, plus it tasted wonderful. MORE


 
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