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Get the Recipe: Paleo Apricot Chicken
This Paleo Apricot Chicken is the perfect combination of sweet and savory flavors. The sweetness of the apricots and the hearty chicken pair together beautifully. It's all made in one skillet or an easy, healthy and delicious dinner!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 329 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 large chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp ground pepper
- 2 cans 15 ounce Del Monte Apricot Halves
- 1 cup chicken broth
- fresh thyme to garnish
Instructions
- First, heat a large skillet over medium heat and add in olive oil. Pound each chicken breast between two sheets of parchment paper until 1/2 inch thick.
- Then, season chicken with onion powder and ground pepper. Place each chicken breast in the skillet.
- Next, cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side.
- Turn heat to low and add 1 can Del Monte Apricot halves (just included) and chicken broth to the pan.
- Add the second can of apricot halves (juice included) to a blender and blend until smooth.
- Pour this blended mixture into the pan. Simmer for 10 to 15 minutes or until chicken is cooked through (at least 165 degrees Fahrenheit).
- Serve over cooked cauliflower rice and garnish with fresh thyme if desired.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
329kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
48g
(96%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
145mg
(48%)
Sodium
478mg
(20%)
Potassium
904mg
(26%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
82IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
23mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 329
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 329kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 48g | 96% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 145mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 478mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 904mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 82IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.