APPLE STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST

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This is a great dish for the fall. Golden Delicious, Granny Smith, Newtown Pippin, Rome Beauty and/or Winesap apples may be used.

Provided by Behr

Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes Skillet

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
½ cup chopped apple
2 tablespoons shredded Cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon Italian-style dried bread crumbs
1 tablespoon butter
¼ cup dry white wine
¼ cup water
1 tablespoon water
1 ½ teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Steps:

Combine apple, cheese, and bread crumbs. Set aside.
Flatten chicken breasts between sheets of waxed paper to 1/4 inch thickness. Divide apple mixture between chicken breasts, and roll up each breast. Secure with toothpicks.
Melt butter or margarine in a 7 inch skillet over medium heat. Brown stuffed chicken breasts. Add wine and 1/4 cup water. Cover. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink.
Transfer chicken to a serving platter. Combine 1 tablespoon water and cornstarch; stir into juices in pan. Cook and stir until thickened. Pour gravy over chicken, and garnish with parsley. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139.4 calories, Carbohydrate 4.9 g, Cholesterol 46.2 mg, Fat 5.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 119.6 mg, Sugar 1.9 g