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Apple-Cheddar Stuffed Chicken with Apple-Dijon Pan Sauce
Apple-Cheddar Stuffed Chicken with Apple-Dijon Pan Sauce is a succulent, fall-inspired dinner recipe that comes together in minutes.
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 40 min⏳ Prep: 15 min🔥 Cook: 25 min👤 Kristin Porter📖 iowagirleats
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●pan
- ●oven
- ●knife
- ●bowl
- ●mixing bowl
- ●skillet
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees then line a half sheet pan with foil and spray with nonstick spray. Set aside.
2
Using a sharp knife, cut a pocket horizontally into each chicken breast then set aside.
3
In a small mixing bowl, add apples, shredded cheese, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, dried oregano, salt, and pepper then stir to combine and stuff 1/4 of the mixture into each chicken breast pocket. Close with toothpicks if desired.
fresh lemon juice2 teaspoons
4
Heat extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Combine flour, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish then dredge chicken breasts in mixture, tapping excess flour off. Place chicken into skillet then saute until golden brown on one side, ⏱️ 4-5 minutes. Flip then saute until other side is golden brown, ⏱️ 3-4 minutes and then transfer chicken to preparedbaking sheet and place into the oven to finish cooking through, ⏱️ 5-7 minutes.
extra virgin olive oil2 Tablespoonschicken breasts (~2lbs)4
5
Meanwhile, add chicken broth, apple juice, dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and a pinch of dried thyme to skillet then increase heat to high. Cook until sauce has reduced, about ⏱️ 5 minutes, then taste and add salt and pepper if necessary. Plate chicken then drizzle with pan sauce.
dijon mustard2 Tablespoonssalt and pepper
Nutrition Facts
calories
301 kcal
fat Content
15 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
2 g
sugar Content
5 g
sodium Content
470 mg
protein Content
29 g
trans Fat Content
0.01 g
cholesterol Content
87 mg
carbohydrate Content
12 g
saturated Fat Content
4 g
unsaturated Fat Content
8 g
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