Apricot Almond Chicken - cooking recipe

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 (1/4 lb) boneless skinless chicken breast half
4 tablespoons apricot preserves
1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Preparation

In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients.
Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Top with chicken.
Cover and bake at 350\u00b0 for 55-60 minutes or until rice is tender. Uncover and stir the rice. Place 1 tablespoonful of preserves on each chicken breast.
Bake, uncovered, 5 minutes longer. Sprinkle with almonds. Bake 5 minutes longer or until meat juices run clear.
Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.