Harvest Apple Chicken and Rice Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 (7 oz) package rice-a-roni , chicken flavored
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 lb)
2 tbsp 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

Directions:

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.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	297.25 Kcal (1245 kJ)
Calories from fat	95.19 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.58g	16%
Cholesterol	66.89mg	22%
Sodium	496.66mg	21%
Potassium	533.51mg	11%
Total Carbs	28.64g	10%
Sugars	18.59g	74%
Dietary Fiber	2.21g	9%
Protein	24.1g	48%
Vitamin C	28.9mg	48%
Iron	0.3mg	1%
Calcium	28.7mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	80.83 Kcal (338 kJ)
Calories from fat	25.89 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.88g	16%
Cholesterol	18.19mg	22%
Sodium	135.05mg	21%
Potassium	145.07mg	11%
Total Carbs	7.79g	10%
Sugars	5.05g	74%
Dietary Fiber	0.6g	9%
Protein	6.55g	48%
Vitamin C	7.9mg	48%
Iron	0.1mg	1%
Calcium	7.8mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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