Chicken with Broccoli Rabe and Apricots

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons plus 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 4 6-ounce boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• kosher salt and black pepper
• 6 dried apricots, sliced
• 2 tablespoons pine nuts
• 2 cloves garlic, sliced
• 1 bunch broccoli rabe (about 1 pound), trimmed

Directions

• Heat 2 teaspoons of the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken with ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper.
• Cook the chicken until it is golden brown and cooked through, 7 to 8 minutes per side. Transfer to plates.
• Meanwhile, heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in a second skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add the apricots, pine nuts, and garlic and cook, stirring, until the pine nuts and garlic are golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon.
• Add the broccoli rabe, ¼ cup water, and ½ teaspoon salt to the second skillet and cook, covered, until the broccoli rabe is tender, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Add the apricots, pine nuts, and garlic. Serve with the chicken.

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