Apricot Almond Chicken

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• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2 1⁄4 cups chicken broth
• 1  cup  uncooked long grain brown rice
• 1  small onion, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped green pepper
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped  sweet red pepper
• 1  teaspoon salt (optional)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1⁄4 teaspoon dried marjoram
• 4 (1/4lb)  boneless skinless chicken breast half
• 4  tablespoons  apricot preserves
• 1⁄3 cup  sliced almonds, toasted

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients.
2. Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Top with chicken.
3. Cover and bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until rice is tender. Uncover and stir the rice. Place 1 tablespoonful of preserves on each chicken breast.
4. Bake, uncovered, 5 minutes longer. Sprinkle with almonds. Bake 5 minutes longer or until meat juices run clear.
5. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.