Apple Chicken and Rice

Ingredients:

• 1 pound boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 tablespoons butter, divided
• 6 ounces chicken-flavored rice mix
• 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

Method:

1. In a pan, cook chicken in 1 tablespoon butter until juices run clear; then remove and keep warm.
2. In the same pan, sauté rice mix in remaining butter for 5 minutes.
3. Add the water, broth, apple juice, apple, mushrooms, onion, cranberries and contents of rice seasoning packet; and bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Return chicken to the pan; heat through.
6. Serve hot.