Apricot Chicken for Two

Chicken flavored with Italian seasoning and finished with an easy apricot sauce

Hands On: 30 | Total: 30 | Makes: 2 servings (1 breast with about 1/4 cup sauce each)

Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon Pure WessonŽ Canola Oil
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (2 breasts = 1/2 lb)
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 2/3 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup apricot preserves
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch

Directions

  1. Heat oil in medium skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken with Italian seasoning. Add to skillet and cook 12 to 15 minutes or until no longer pink in centers (165°F), turning once.
  2. Stir together all remaining ingredients in small bowl until well blended. Gradually add to chicken in skillet. Cook 2 to 3 minutes or until sauce is thickened, stirring constantly.

Cook's Tips

If dried Italian seasoning is not available, use 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano + 1/8 teaspoon dried basil + 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme. Serve chicken and sauce with hot cooked rice. Jasamine rice would be particularly good.