How to Make Chicken with Apple and Rice - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chicken with Apple and Rice is a delicious and healthy dish that combines tender chicken, sweet apple, and hearty rice for a satisfying meal the whole family will love. This recipe brings together the warmth of a home-cooked meal with the fresh, vibrant flavors of seasonal produce.

Apples are a versatile fruit that add a natural sweetness to dishes when cooked, making them the perfect pairing with savory chicken and rice. The combination of flavors in this dish creates a perfect balanc...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 2 medium skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 1 (6.9 ounce) package chicken-flavored rice mix (such as RICE-A-RONI®)
  • 1 ¼ cups water
  • 1 cup apple juice
  • 1 apple - peeled, cored, and chopped
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • ¼ cup raisins

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook, 2 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
  • Heat remaining butter over medium heat in the same skillet. Saute rice from rice mix in the hot butter until golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in water, apple juice, apple, onion, raisins, and seasoning packet from rice mix slowly. Bring to a boil. Place chicken over rice. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer until chicken breasts are no longer pink in the centers and rice is tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
  • Nutrition

    371 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 48mg
    • Sodium: 804mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 58g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 19g
    • Protein: 18g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 28mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 328mg