Apple Chicken And Rice Recipes

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.

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.