Chicken with Apples and Goat Cheese Recipe

Name: Chicken with Apples and Goat Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 poblano chile, oil-roasted, peeled, cored, and seeded (page 154); 2 cloves garlic, minced; Kosher salt; 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 teaspoons green chile powder (page 151); 3/4 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano, toasted and ground (page 164); 1 cup unfiltered apple cider; 1 1/2 cups cored, peeled, thinly sliced Gala, Jonathan, or Fuji apples (about 2 apples); 6 ounces semidry goat cheese, crumbled; 8 (5 1/2-inch) flour tortillas (page 16), for serving; Garnish: Lightly toasted pine nuts (page 164), basil pesto, sun-dried-tomato cheese spread, or grated cheese like asadero, Cotija, Romano, or Parmesan

Servings: persons

1 poblano chile, oil-roasted, peeled, cored, and seeded (page 154)
2 cloves garlic, minced
Kosher salt
1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoons green chile powder (page 151)
3/4 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano, toasted and ground (page 164)
1 cup unfiltered apple cider
1 1/2 cups cored, peeled, thinly sliced Gala, Jonathan, or Fuji apples (about 2 apples)
6 ounces semidry goat cheese, crumbled
8 (5 1/2-inch) flour tortillas (page 16), for serving
Garnish: Lightly toasted pine nuts (page 164), basil pesto, sun-dried-tomato cheese spread, or grated cheese like asadero, Cotija, Romano, or Parmesan

1
Cut the prepared poblano chile into 1/4-inch-thick strips (rajas); set aside.
2
Mash the garlic and about 1 teaspoon salt together with the side of knife to make a paste; set aside.
3
Season the chicken breasts with a little salt.
4
In a large, heavy skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
5
Brown the chicken pieces lightly on both sides, 2 1/2 to 3 minutes per side.
6
Decrease the heat to medium; add the garlic paste and saute 30 seconds (do not let it burn).
7
Stir in the green chile powder, oregano, and apple cider.
8
Cook, uncovered, until the liquid is reduced to a syrup and the chicken is cooked through, about 6 minutes.
9
Remove from the heat.
10
Slice the chicken breasts into 1/4-inch-thick strips and return the strips to the pan along with the apples and the rajas.
11
Remove from the heat, sprinkle with cheese, and serve immediately or keep warm in the pan until ready to serve.
12
To serve, lay the tortillas side by side, open face and overlapping on a platter.
13
Divide the filling equally between the tortillas and top with salsa and garnish.
14
Grab, fold, and eat right away.
15
Or build your own taco: lay a tortilla, open face, in one hand.
16
Spoon on some filling, top with salsa and garnish, fold, and eat right away.

1550

kcal

Calories

Fat

175

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 poblano chile, oil-roasted, peeled, cored, and seeded (page 154), 2 cloves garlic, minced, Kosher salt, 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, and more.

Yes, Chicken with Apples and Goat Cheese 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.

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Chicken with Apples and Goat Cheese

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