Nutrition Facts

  • One serving:
  • 1 chicken breast half with 1 cup apple mixture
  • Calories:
  • 285
  • Fat:
  • 7 g
  • Saturated Fat:
  • 3 g
  • Cholesterol:
  • 92 mg
  • Sodium:
  • 348 mg
  • Carbohydrate:
  • 17 g
  • Fiber:
  • 2 g
  • Protein:
  • 36 g
  • Diabetic Exch:
  • 5 very lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fruit, 1/2 fat.

Apple 'n' Onion Chicken

"When I first discovered this recipe, the unique combination of flavors caught my attention. Since then, I have made this many times for company and family, and it always gets rave reviews." —Sheryl VanderWagen, Coppersville, Michigan

SERVINGS

6

CATEGORY

Lower Fat

METHOD

Baked

PREP

20 min.

COOK

30 min.

TOTAL

50 min.

INGREDIENTS

  • 3 medium apples, sliced
  • 2 large onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat Swiss cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened apple juice

DIRECTIONS

In a large skillet, saute apples and onions in butter for 10 minutes or until tender. Transfer to a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top with chicken; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
    Combine the cheeses, bread crumbs and thyme; sprinkle over chicken. Drizzle with apple juice. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a meat thermometer reaches 170°. Yield: 6 servings.

Printed from tasteofhome.com Oct 11, 2008

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