Kelley's Baked Apple Walnut Chicken With Cornbread

Name: Kelley's Baked Apple Walnut Chicken With Cornbread Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (8 1/2 ounce) package Jiffy cornbread mix; 1 egg; ⅓ cup milk; 2 stalks celery, diced; 4 green onions with tops, diced; 12 granny smith apple, diced; ½ teaspoon thyme; 2 tablespoons butter; ½ cup chopped walnuts or ½ cup slivered almonds; 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts; 2 cups apple juice; 2 granny smith apples, sliced into rounds; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon cinnamon; 1 salt and pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

1 (8 1/2 ounce) package Jiffy cornbread mix
1 egg
⅓ cup milk
2 stalks celery, diced
4 green onions with tops, diced
12 granny smith apple, diced
½ teaspoon thyme
2 tablespoons butter
½ cup chopped walnuts or ½ cup slivered almonds
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 cups apple juice
2 granny smith apples, sliced into rounds
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 salt and pepper, to taste

1
Prepare Jiffy cornbread (mix plus 1 egg plus 1/3 cup milk), baked for 25 minutes in 8x8 pan and then cooled and crumbled (2 cups).
2
Saute celery, onion, apple and thyme in melted butter.
3
Add crumbled cornbread, 1 beaten raw egg, salt & pepper and walnuts.
4
Add enough water (4 tbsp) so that mixture holds together.
5
Set aside.
6
Marinate chicken in apple juice, lemon juice and cinnamon, one hour to overnight.
7
Slice apples into rounds.
8
Place chicken breasts in (sprayed with nonstick) glass baking dish, so that they don't overlap, place stuffing on top of chicken and apple rounds on top of stuffing and bake in 400 degree oven for 30 minutes or until chicken is fully cooked (no pink).
9
Serve with green salad and chocolate almond cookies for dessert!

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (8 1/2 ounce) package Jiffy cornbread mix, 1 egg, ⅓ cup milk, 2 stalks celery, diced, and more.

Yes, Kelley's Baked Apple Walnut Chicken With Cornbread Dressing falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Kelley's Baked Apple Walnut Chicken With Cornbread Dressing

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