Sweet-N-Spicy Chicken

Ingredients:

1 (20 oz.) pkg. boneless, skinless breast of chicken

3 Tbsp. taco seasoning

1-2 Tbsp. vegetable oil

1 (11 oz.) jar chunky salsa

1/2 cup peach preserves

2 cup cooked rice

Directions:

Prepare rice according to package directions; set aside. Cube chicken and place into a zipper bag; add taco seasoning and toss to coat. Brown chicken in oil in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring as needed. Add salsa and preserves, stirring until preserves are melted and combined with the salsa. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2 - 3 minutes until sauce is heated and chicken is thoroughly cooked. Serve over rice.

Yield: 2 3/4 cups chicken
Serving Size: 1/3 cup chicken plus 1/4 cup rice is 1.5 oz meat/ meat alternate and 0.5 oz grain for a 3-5 year old at lunch/supper.
Credit: Cheryl T, Moorhead