Apple ‘n’ Onion Chicken

Name: Apple 'n' Onion Chicken
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 servings.
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

"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

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 13x9-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 thermometer reaches 170°.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 285 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 92mg cholesterol, 348mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 2g fiber), 36g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fruit, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Chicken Casserole with Onions and Apples in Taste of Home April/May 2008

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lawhipp

Dec 16, 2012

The topping turned out crispy....yum! Next time I think I'll cut back on the onion and bump up the apple.
newhousewife10

May 17, 2011

The apples and onions sauteeing together in a pan created a delicious smell, and tasted even better! The crisp cheese/breading topping was very tasty as well.
fleur8915

Jan 23, 2010

this is the only baked chicken i will make!!! the chicken is super juicy and moist...even if you dont add the apple. The flavors blend wonderfully...Use real good swiss cheese, i like to add extra. its super easy...you wont be disappointed
fleur8915

Dec 12, 2009

I made this last night and the only thing i liked about it was the chicken. I don't see how the apples play a role in this dish. The chicken was juicy and the breadcrumb mix was awesome, but next time I'll leave out the apples.
thebates

Nov 15, 2009

Savory blend of flavors. Very tasty.
amy7017

Sep 28, 2009

This was awful! My husband is usually easy to please, but the apple/onion combination was terrible. The chicken had little flavor and the topping made it seem very dry. It just begged for some sort of sauce.
ReneeC___NCalif

Oct 9, 2008

This even looks pretty.Thanks!