Pineapple and Apricot Skillet Chicken

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup apricot jam
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1/4 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup fresh pineapple, diced

Directions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
3. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
4. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
5. In a small bowl, whisk together the apricot jam, mustard, and chicken broth.
6. Pour the sauce into the skillet and stir to combine.
7. Add the pineapple and cook for 2-3 minutes.
8. Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the sauce over the chicken.
9. Cover the skillet and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
10. Serve warm with your favorite side dish.

Interesting Facts

• The pineapple is a tropical fruit that is native to South America.
• Apricots are a type of stone fruit that are related to plums and peaches.
• Dijon mustard is a type of mustard that originates from the town of Dijon, France.
• Skillet cooking is a method of cooking food in a skillet or heavy-bottomed pan.