CHEESY BACON ORCHARD CHICKEN

Cheesy Bacon Orchard Chicken image

You probably understood the cheesy bacon part right away. But orchard chicken? That's our poetic way of suggesting this dish is made with Fuji apples.

Provided by My Food and Family

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Time P1DT21h20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

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Ingredients

1 Tbsp. olive oil
1/2 cup flour
1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
1 whole chicken (3-1/2 lb.), cut up
1 lb. sweet potatoes (about 2), cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh thyme
1 pkt. SHAKE 'N BAKE Seasoned Panko Seasoned Coating Mix
2 Tbsp. OSCAR MAYER Real Bacon Bits
1/4 tsp. smoked paprika
1 cup KRAFT Finely Shredded Colby & Monterey Jack Cheeses
2 Fuji apples, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices

Steps:

Heat oven to 375ºF.
Heat oil in large heavy ovenproof skillet on medium heat. Meanwhile, combine flour and pepper. Add chicken, 1 piece at a time, to flour mixture, turning to evenly coat both sides of each piece. Add to skillet; cook 4 min. on each side or until evenly browned on both sides.
Remove chicken from skillet; set aside. Add potatoes, garlic and thyme to skillet; cook 2 min., stirring frequently. Return chicken to skillet; cover with foil.
Bake 30 min. Meanwhile, combine coating mix, bacon and paprika in medium bowl. Stir in cheese.
Top chicken with apples and cheese mixture. Bake, uncovered, 10 to 15 min. or until potatoes and apples are tender, and chicken is done (165ºF).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480, Fat 23 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Sodium 520 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 36 g