Apple ‘n’ Onion Chicken

Name: Apple ‘n’ Onion Chicken
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 3 medium apples, sliced; 2 large onions, thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon butter; 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each); 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat Swiss cheese; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs; 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh thyme; 2 tablespoons unsweetened apple juice

Total Time Prep: 20 min. Bake: 30 min.

Yield 6 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

"When I first discovered this recipe, the unique combination of flavors caught my attention. Since then, I have made this many times for company and family, and it always gets rave reviews." —Sheryl VanderWagen, Coppersville, Michigan

Ingredients

3 medium apples, sliced
2 large onions, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon butter
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat Swiss cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
2 tablespoons unsweetened apple juice

Directions

In a large skillet, saute apples and onions in butter for 10 minutes or until tender. Transfer to a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top with chicken; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Combine the cheeses, bread crumbs and thyme; sprinkle over chicken. Drizzle with apple juice. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a thermometer reaches 170°.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 285 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 92mg cholesterol, 348mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 2g fiber), 36g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fruit, 1/2 fat.

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