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Apple Cranberry Chicken and Rice

A flavorful and wholesome dish combining tender chicken, sweet apples, tart cranberries, and hearty rice for a satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1/2 sweet onion sweet onion diced
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries or more to taste
  • 1 apple apple peeled, cored, and diced into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 4 ribs celery chopped
  • 16 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • to taste black pepper freshly ground
  • 2 cups instant brown rice
  • 2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, cranberries, apple, and celery; sauté 5 minutes.
  • Add chicken, poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper; cook 3-5 minutes until mostly cooked.
  • Stir in rice and broth; bring to a simmer, cover, and cook 10-12 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
  • Serve with additional cranberries if desired.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a splash of apple cider vinegar before serving.
Keyword apple, chicken, Cranberry, Rice