Apple Chicken and Rice

Name: Apple Chicken and Rice
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or 1 lb chicken thigh, cut into 1-inch cubes; 2 tablespoons butter, divided; 1 (6 ounce) package chicken rice-a-roni; 1 14 cups water; 12 cup chicken broth; 12 cup apple juice; 1 medium apple, chopped; 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms; 12 cup chopped onion; 14 cup dried cranberries

10 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or 1 lb chicken thigh, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons butter, divided
1 (6 ounce) package chicken rice-a-roni
1 14 cups water
12 cup chicken broth
12 cup apple juice
1 medium apple, chopped
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
12 cup chopped onion
14 cup dried cranberries

Directions

1

In a big skillet, cook the chicken in 1 tablespoon butter until juices run clear; remove and keep warm.
2

Set seasoning packet from rice mix aside.
3

In the same skillet, saute rice mix in remaining butter for 5 minutes or until golden brown.
4

Add in water, broth, apple juice, apple mushrooms, onion, cranberries, and contents of rice seasoning packet; bring to a boil.
5

Decrease heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until rice is tender, stirring occasionally.
6

Return chicken to the pan; heat through.