FRENCH-STYLE CHICKEN

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"When I have friends over, I make this classy light recipe and serve with a tossed salad and crisp French bread," writes Catherine Johnston of Stafford, New York. "Toasted almond slices sprinkled on top add a crunchy, finishing touch."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
3/4 teaspoon salt-free lemon-pepper seasoning
1-1/3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
3 medium unpeeled apples, cut into wedges
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
4 tablespoons apple cider or juice, divided
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon cornstarch
Minced fresh parsley

Steps:

Sprinkle chicken with lemon-pepper. In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook chicken for 5-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°. Remove and keep warm. , In the same skillet, combine the broth, apples, onion, 3 tablespoons cider, cinnamon and nutmeg. Bring to a boil. Combine cornstarch and remaining cider until smooth; stir into apple mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Top with chicken; sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 194mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges