Tonys Awesome Creamy Apricot Chicken
Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with Tony’s Awesome Creamy Apricot Chicken, a dish that masterfully balances savory and sweet flavors in every bite. Perfectly pan-seared chicken breasts are smothered in a luscious sauce made with rich heavy cream, sweet apricot preserves, and a touch of aromatic thyme. The caramelized onions and garlic create a flavor-packed base, while fresh parsley adds a pop of color and freshness to the final presentation. Serve this delicious creation over fluffy rice or creamy mashed potatoes to soak up every drop of the velvety sauce. Ready in just 45 minutes, this one-skillet recipe is weeknight-friendly and sure to become a family favorite. Keywords: creamy apricot chicken, easy chicken recipes, one-skillet meals, sweet and savory chicken, weeknight dinner ideas.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 0.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cups chicken broth
- 0.75 cups heavy cream
- 0.75 cups apricot preserves
- 0.5 teaspoons dried thyme
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- 4 servings cooked rice or mashed potatoes (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound them to an even thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin.
In a shallow bowl, mix the flour, salt, and black pepper. Dredge each chicken breast in the mixture, shaking off any excess.
Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the butter has melted, add the chicken breasts. Cook for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken and set aside on a plate.
In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
Pour in the chicken broth and scrape the bottom of the skillet to deglaze and release all the flavorful bits. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream, apricot preserves, and dried thyme. Stir until the preserves are fully incorporated and the sauce is smooth, about 2 minutes.
Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the top. Allow the chicken to simmer in the sauce for 5-7 minutes, flipping once, to absorb the flavors.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if needed.
Remove the skillet from heat. Garnish the chicken with chopped fresh parsley.
Serve the creamy apricot chicken over cooked rice or mashed potatoes, if desired, with extra sauce spooned on top.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3573 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 139.0 g | 178% | |
| Saturated Fat | 61.8 g | 309% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 834 mg | 278% | |
| Sodium | 3542 mg | 154% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 305.1 g | 111% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.9 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 137.7 g | ||
| Protein | 238.2 g | 476% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 202 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 15.6 mg | 87% | |
| Potassium | 2418 mg | 51% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
