Categories: Chicken, Main Dish

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 1/4 cups water
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup apple juice
• 1 medium apple, chopped
• 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 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.

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