Chicken with apples & cider

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  • Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil1 Granny Smith apple, cored and sliced1 tablespoon packed dark brown sugar4 (4-ounce) skinless boneless chicken breasts1/4 teaspoon cinnamon1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper1 medium onion, thinly sliced and sparated into rings1/2 cup chicken stock (called for apple cider)1/4 cup cider vinegar2 cups hot cooked wide noodles
Directions
1) in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon of oil, Saute the apple until lightly browned about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with the brown sugar; cook, stirring frequently, until tender, 3-5 minutes longer. Transfer to a plate.
2) On a sheet of wax paper, sprinkle the chicken with the cinnamon, salt, and pepper. In the skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Saute the chicken until browned, 4-5 minutes on each side. Transfer to another plate.
3) In the skillet, cook the onion, covered, until tender, 6-8 minutes; stir in the stock and vinegar. Reduce the heat and simmer 2 minutes. Return the chicken to the skillet; simmer, spooning the sauce over chicken, until chicken is cooked through and liquid is reduced by half, 4-5 minutes.
4) Return the apples to the skillet; cook until heated through, about 2 minutes. Arrange the noodles on a platter; top with the chicken mixture, pouring any remaining juices over chicken.


Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user DLTHOMAS3.

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 449.8
  • Total Fat: 11.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 155.8 mg
  • Sodium: 348.2 mg
  • Total Carbs: 28.5 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.4 g
  • Protein: 58.3 g

Member Reviews
  • LITTLEKARMA
    my husband and I loved this one! - 8/27/11