Apple-Bacon Stuffed Chicken Breasts Recipe

Name: Apple-Bacon Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 slices bacon, diced; 1/2 cup peeled chopped granny smith apple; 1/2 cup dried cranberries, divided; 1 tablespoon fine dry breadcrumb; 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves; 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine; 1 cup apple juice; 2 tablespoons apple brandy or 2 tablespoons apple juice; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1 tablespoon water; 1/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Servings: persons

2 slices bacon, diced
1/2 cup peeled chopped granny smith apple
1/2 cup dried cranberries, divided
1 tablespoon fine dry breadcrumb
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
1 cup apple juice
2 tablespoons apple brandy or 2 tablespoons apple juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon water
1/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

1
Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp; remove bacon, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings in skillet.
2
Saute chopped apple in reserved drippings over medium-high heat 4 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in bacon, 1/4 cup cranberries, and next 3 ingredients.
3
Cut a 3 1/2-inch-long horizontal slit through the thickest portion of each chicken breast, cutting to, but not through, other side, forming a pocket. Stuff apple mixture evenly into each pocket. Wipe skillet clean.
4
Melt butter in skillet over medium heat. Add chicken, and cook 8 to 10 minutes on each side or until done. Remove chicken, and keep warm.
5
Add remaining 1/4 cup cranberries, apple juice, apple brandy, and salt to skillet. Stir together cornstarch and 1 tablespoon water until smooth; stir into juice mixture, and cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute or until thickened. Spoon over chicken, and sprinkle with pecans and parsley.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 slices bacon, diced, 1/2 cup peeled chopped granny smith apple, 1/2 cup dried cranberries, divided, 1 tablespoon fine dry breadcrumb, and more.

Yes, Apple-Bacon Stuffed Chicken Breasts falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Apple-Bacon Stuffed Chicken Breasts

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