Best Harvest Apple Chicken And Rice Recipes

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HARVEST APPLE CHICKEN & RICE



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With the cost of food going up. I"m buying more items on sale. I purchased 10 boxes of Rice a Roni and when trying to figure out what I was going to make with it. I found this recipe on the back of the box. It was easy and another cheap eats.

Provided by kmergirl

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (7 ounce) package chicken rice-a-roni
4 boneless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons margarine, butter
1 cup apple juice
1 cup apple, chopped
1 cup mushroom, sliced
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/4 cup dried cranberries or 1/4 cup raisins

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt 1 tablespoon margarine. Add chicken; cook 2 minutes per side or until brown. Remove from skillet; set aside. In same skillet over medium heat, saute rice-pasta mix with remaining 1 tablespoon margarine until pasta is golden brown.
  • Slowly stir in 1-1/4 cups water, apple juice, apple, mushrooms, onion and cranberries; bring to a boil. Place chicken on rice. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover; simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink inside and rice is tender. Let stand 5 minutes before.

HARVEST APPLE CHICKEN AND RICE



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This recipe is very easy and quick to throw together. I came across it on the Rice-a-Roni website. My 4 yr old couldn't stop eating it! "This is a pretty good dinner, Mom!" This can be made on the stove top or baked in the oven.

Provided by sharon g.

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (7 ounce) package Rice-A-Roni, chicken flavored
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 pound)
2 tablespoons olive oil (use only 1 if you are going to bake)
1 cup apple juice or 1 cup cider
1 medium granny smith apple, chopped (about 1 cup)
1 cup sliced mushrooms (we used canned)
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup dried cranberries or 1/4 cup raisins
1 1/4 cups water

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil. Add chicken; cook 2 minutes per side or until brown. Remove from skillet; set aside. (skip this step if you are going to bake).
  • In same skillet over medium heat, saute rice-pasta mix with remaining 1 tablespoon Olive oil until pasta is golden brown.
  • Slowly stir in 1-1/4 cups water, rice's spice packet, apple juice, chopped apple, mushrooms, onion and cranberries; bring to a boil. (at this time you can either continue on the stove top or bake)
  • Place chicken on rice. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover; simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink inside and rice is tender. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
  • OR.
  • Transfer the mixture to a 3 qt baking dish for baking.
  • Top with chicken and cover dish with foil.
  • Bake at 350 for 45 minutes to an hour or until chicken runs clear and rice is cooked all the way through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251.5, Fat 8.4, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 68.4, Sodium 82.1, Carbohydrate 15.3, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 11.7, Protein 28.1

APPLE CHICKEN AND RICE



Apple Chicken and Rice image

The first time we tried this apple chicken, I knew I'd be making it for a long time to come. I serve it with a salad and bread. -Nadene MacLeod, Springfield, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons butter, divided
1 package (6 ounces) chicken-flavored rice mix
1-1/4 cups water
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup apple juice
1 medium apple, chopped
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • 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, saute rice mix in remaining butter for 5 minutes or until golden brown., Add the water, broth, apple juice, apple, mushrooms, onion, cranberries and contents of rice seasoning packet; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until rice is tender, stirring occasionally. Return chicken to the pan; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 391 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 818mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHICKEN WITH APPLE AND RICE



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I found this apple juice-chicken recipe years ago, made it for my husband, and he loves it.

Provided by unicorn9621

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

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

Steps:

  • 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 Facts : Calories 370.5 calories, Carbohydrate 58.4 g, Cholesterol 47.6 mg, Fat 8 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 17.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 803.5 mg, Sugar 19 g

HARVEST RICE DISH



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A variation of a basic rice recipe for the holidays.

Provided by Anonymous

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes

Time 1h45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ cup slivered almonds
2 cups chicken broth
½ cup uncooked brown rice
½ cup uncooked wild rice
3 tablespoons butter
3 onions, sliced into 1/2 inch wedges
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 cup dried cranberries
⅔ cup fresh sliced mushrooms
½ teaspoon orange zest
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place almonds on an ungreased baking sheet. Toast at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 5 to 8 minutes.
  • Mix broth, brown rice, and wild rice in a medium saucepan, and bring to boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 45 minutes, until rice is tender and broth is absorbed.
  • In medium skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add onions and brown sugar. Saute until butter is absorbed and onions are translucent and soft. Reduce heat, and cook onions for another 20 minutes, until they are caramelized.
  • Stir cranberries and mushrooms into the skillet. Cover, and cook 10 minutes or until berries start to swell. Stir in almonds and orange zest, then fold the mixture into the cooked rice. Salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278.3 calories, Carbohydrate 42.7 g, Cholesterol 16.9 mg, Fat 11 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 365.6 mg, Sugar 18.7 g

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