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savory chicken with apricots

Succulent French Onion Chicken & Apricot

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This elegant French Onion Chicken dish combines tender chicken pieces with sweet apricots and savory onion soup mix to create a perfectly balanced meal. The chicken bakes to melt-in-your-mouth perfection while soaking in a flavorful fruity broth that's ideal for spooning over noodles or potatoes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: French
Calories: 385
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 kg skinless chicken pieces trimmed of fat
  • 1 onion sliced
  • 1 packet French onion soup mix 45g, or chicken noodle soup mix
  • 1 can apricot halves in juice 840g
  • 125 g green beans trimmed, fresh or frozen
  • flour optional, for dusting chicken if browning first
  • noodles or potatoes for serving

Equipment

  • Casserole dish
  • Frying pan (optional)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
  2. Arrange the skinless chicken pieces in a large casserole dish, ensuring they have enough space for the sauce to surround them.
  3. Scatter the sliced onion evenly over the chicken pieces.
  4. Sprinkle the French onion soup mix over the chicken and onions.
  5. Pour the entire can of apricot halves with all their juice over everything in the casserole dish.
  6. Cover the dish and bake for about 60 minutes, or until the chicken is tender and thoroughly cooked.
  7. During the last few minutes of cooking, add the green beans to the dish and stir through to warm them.
  8. Serve immediately with noodles or potatoes to soak up the delicious sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 385kcal

Notes

For a richer flavor, try dusting the chicken pieces in flour and browning them in a lightly oiled frying pan before arranging in the casserole dish.
This dish is versatile - you can substitute peaches, nectarines, or pineapple chunks for the apricots if preferred. Chicken breasts work well for a leaner option, though thighs provide more flavor.
Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and actually taste even better the next day as the flavors continue to develop.

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