
Easy Apricot Chicken
User Reviews
5.0
135 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
261 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American

Easy Apricot Chicken
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Make this easy, flavorful apricot chicken in the oven, slow cooker, pressure cooker, or even on the grill. You just can't go wrong with this recipe!
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Ingredients
- 3 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
- 1 cup apricot preserves
- 1 cup Catalina salad dressing (or Russian dressing)
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 ounces dried onion soup mix
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Instructions
- In a medium-sized bowl, combine apricot preserves, Catalina dressing, onion soup mix, and Dijon mustard. Mix well.
Baked Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375℉. Place chicken in a greased 9x13 baking dish. Pour apricot mixture evenly over chicken and bake 40-45 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
Slow Cooker Instructions:
- Place chicken in slow cooker. Pour apricot mixture over chicken and cook on high for 2-3 hours or on low heat for 4-6 hours. Serve as whole pieces or shred.
Pressure Cooker (Instant Pot) Instructions:
- Put 1/3 cup water in the Instant Pot. Place chicken in the water and then pour the apricot mixture over the top. Place lid (make sure release tab is set to "sealing") and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes and allow to natural release for additional 5 minutes.
Grilled Instructions:
- Place chicken in a large sealing freezer bag. Place half of the apricot mixture in a bowl and set aside. Pour the rest of the apricot mixture in the bag with the chicken and place in refrigerator for 2-3 hours. Remove chicken from bag and discard marinade.Grill chicken over medium-high heat for about 5-6 minutes on each side or until chicken is completely cooked through (internal temp of 165℉), brushing with remaining apricot mixture while grilling.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
261kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
72mg
(24%)
Sodium
717mg
(30%)
Potassium
425mg
(12%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
35IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
1.6mg
(2%)
Calcium
9mg
(1%)
Iron
0.5mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 261 kcal
% Daily Value*
Calories | 261kcal | 13% |
Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
Protein | 24g | 48% |
Fat | 10g | 15% |
Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
Sodium | 717mg | 30% |
Potassium | 425mg | 9% |
Fiber | 1g | 4% |
Sugar | 12g | 24% |
Vitamin A | 35IU | 1% |
Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 2% |
Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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135 reviews
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