EASY APPLE-STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

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The tart taste of apples and cheddar cheese season these quick, juicy chicken breasts from Betty Muir in Atlanta, Georgia. "They're so easy and simply delicious," she says.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

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Ingredients

1/2 cup chopped peeled apple
2 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon dry bread crumbs
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)
1/4 cup unsweetened apple juice
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon butter, melted
3/4 teaspoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon cold water
1/8 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the apple, cheese, bread crumbs, salt and pepper. Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness; top with apple mixture. Roll up and secure with toothpicks. , Place in an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Pour apple juice and water over chicken; brush with butter. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Discard toothpicks. , Transfer pan juices to a saucepan; bring to a boil. Combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth; stir into pan. Cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Pour over chicken. Sprinkle with paprika.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 101mg cholesterol, Sodium 494mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges