Harvest Apple Chicken and Rice

Ingredients

• 1 (6.9-ounce) package RICE-A-RONI® Chicken
• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 pound)
• 2 tablespoons margarine, butter or spread with no trans fat, divided
• 1 cup apple juice
• 1 medium apple, chopped (about 1 cup)
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries or raisins

Preparation Steps

1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt 1 tablespoon margarine. Add chicken; cook 2 minutes per side or until brown. Remove from skillet; set aside.
2. In same skillet over medium heat, saute rice-pasta mix with remaining 1 tablespoon margarine until pasta is golden brown.
3. Slowly stir in 1-1/4 cups water, apple juice, apple, mushrooms, onion and cranberries; bring to a boil. 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.

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