Chicken Stuffed with Walnuts, Apples & Brie
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Cook: 25 min.
YIELD: 2 servings.
When I want a simple-to-do weeknight dinner, I often turn to chicken. In this recipe, the stuffing combines sweet and savory flavors, and the sauce makes the dish memorable.—Nicole Pavelich, Lexington, Kentucky
Ingredients
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1/4 cup chopped onion
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3 tablespoons butter, divided
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1/2 cup chopped peeled apple
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2 tablespoons chopped walnuts, toasted
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1/8 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
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Dash plus 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
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Dash plus 1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
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2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
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1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
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2 ounces Brie cheese, cubed
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1/4 cup cider vinegar
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3/4 cup unsweetened apple juice, divided
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1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
Directions
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1.
In a large skillet, saute onion in 1 tablespoon butter for 1 minute. Add apple; cook 2-3 minutes longer or until apple is golden brown. Remove from the heat; add walnuts, rosemary, and a dash of salt and pepper.
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2.
Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness; sprinkle with garlic powder and remaining salt and pepper. Place apple mixture and Brie on half of each chicken breast; fold chicken over. Secure with toothpicks if necessary.
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3.
In the same skillet, brown chicken in remaining butter. Stir in vinegar and 1/4 cup apple juice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°.
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4.
Remove chicken to a serving platter; discard toothpicks. Combine cornstarch and remaining apple juice; add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with chicken.
Nutrition Facts
1 each: 556 calories, 33g fat (17g saturated fat), 167mg cholesterol, 755mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 1g fiber), 43g protein.
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