CHIPOTLE APPLE CHICKEN BREASTS

CHIPOTLE APPLE CHICKEN BREASTS image

Categories Chicken

Yield 2 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 bacon strips, diced
1 small tart apple, peeled and chopped
2 Tbsp. dried minced onion
2 Tbsp. unsweetened applesauce
1/2 to 1 tsp. chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
2 chicken breast halves
2 tsp. olive oil
1 tsp. flour
1/2 cup unsweetened apple juice
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper

Steps:

1. Cook bacon. Remove all but 1 tsp. drippings. In drippings saute apple until tender. Add onion, applesauce, peppers and bacon; saute 2 minutes. 2. Cut a pocket in each chicken breast; stuff with apple mixture. In skillet brown chicken in oil on both sides. Transfer to ungreased baking dish. Bake at 425 for 12-15 minutes. 3. Add flour, apple juice, salt and pepper to skillet; stir to loosen browned bits. Bring to boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or thickened. Serve over chicken.