CHIPOTLE-APPLE CHICKEN BREASTS

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"The sweetness of the apple, the smokiness of the bacon and the heat from the chipolte pepper blends so well together in this delicious entree," writes Shannon Abdollmohammadi of Woodinville, Washington. "It's my husband's favorite."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 bacon strips, diced
1 small tart apple, peeled and coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons dried minced onion
2 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce
1/2 to 1 teaspoon chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened apple juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 1 teaspoon drippings. Saute apple in drippings until tender. Add the onion, applesauce, chipotle peppers and bacon; saute 2 minutes longer., Cut a pocket in each chicken breast half; stuff with apple mixture. In a small skillet, brown chicken in oil on both sides. , Transfer to an ungreased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 12-15 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°., Meanwhile, add the flour, apple juice, salt and pepper to the skillet; stir to loosen browned bits. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 99mg cholesterol, Sodium 489mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 37g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Rion Hasan
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Oraib Gujjar
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the leftovers are even better the next day.


ChiA Ali
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. I can throw it together in no time and it always turns out great. The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the sauce is to die for.


Mehar Fazi
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This dish is absolutely delicious! The chicken is so tender and the sauce is incredible. I highly recommend this recipe.


ahmad mansoor
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I made this for dinner last night and it was a hit! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Nisaar Ali
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This is one of my favorite chicken recipes. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and savory.


Shahzad Akmal
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the chicken is always cooked perfectly. The sauce is also delicious, and I love that it's not too spicy.


Baleshwor Kumar
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the sauce is incredible. I highly recommend this recipe.


SS ID SHOP
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Aisha Endris
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the leftovers are even better the next day.


Momoh Sesay
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. I can throw it together in no time and it always turns out great. The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the sauce is to die for.


Ayaz Muhammad
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This dish is absolutely delicious! The chicken is so tender and the sauce is incredible. I highly recommend this recipe.


Ahmad Sultan
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and spicy.


Classic Sami
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I made this for dinner last night and it was a hit! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Jhumar Rani
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This is one of my favorite chicken recipes. It's easy to make and always turns out great. I usually double the sauce recipe because it's so good.


Gaige Keep
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I love this recipe! The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the sauce is delicious. I like to serve it with mashed potatoes and green beans.


thiessencarla2013 Thiessen
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Chipotle apple chicken breasts exceeded my expectations! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the chipotle-apple sauce was a perfect blend of sweet, smoky, and spicy. I served it over rice and topped it with fresh cilantro, and it was a hit with my