Grandma's Bacon Apple Chicken

* 4 boneless, skinless chicken-breast halves (5 ounces each)
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1/2 teaspoon back pepper
* 2 teaspoons olive oil
* 4 slices bacon, chopped
* 1 cup chopped onion
* 1 medium Granny Smith apple, chopped
* 1 teaspoon dried thyme
* 1 cup apple cider
* 1/4 cup chicken broth

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1
Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken in the hot oil until browned and no longer pink inside, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
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2
Add bacon to the skillet and cook until crisp and browned. Transfer bacon with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain; set aside.
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3
Discard most of the bacon drippings from the skillet. Add onion to the skillet and cook, stirring continually, for 3 minutes. Add apple and thyme. Cook, stirring, for 3 minutes.
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4
Add cider and broth and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 5 minutes. Return the chicken to the skillet and cook until heated through. Sprinkle with the bacon and serve.


Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user FIT2SWING.