Stuffed Chicken Breasts With Sweet-And-Sour Tomato Sauce Recipe

Name: Stuffed Chicken Breasts With Sweet-And-Sour Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 small onion, chopped; 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1 cup chopped walnuts; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar; 2 cups chicken broth; 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 teaspoon saffron; 6 skinned and boned chicken breast halves; 1 McIntosh apple, chopped; 1 cup cooked country ham, chopped; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme; Garnishes: fresh thyme and basil sprigs

Servings: persons

1 small onion, chopped
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 cup chopped walnuts
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon saffron
6 skinned and boned chicken breast halves
1 McIntosh apple, chopped
1 cup cooked country ham, chopped
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
Garnishes: fresh thyme and basil sprigs

1
Saute onion in 2 tablespoons hot olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat 8 to 10 minutes or until tender. Add walnuts and garlic; cook, stirring constantly, 2 minutes. Stir in tomato paste, and cook, stirring often, 5 minutes.
2
Add brown sugar and next 5 ingredients. Reduce heat, and simmer, stirring often, 30 minutes or until thickened; cool slightly.
3
Pulse mixture in a blender or food processor 3 or 4 times or until smooth; keep warm.
4
Place chicken between 2 sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap, and flatten to 1/4-inch thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin.
5
Toss together apple, ham, and thyme. Spoon 1 heaping tablespoon of apple mixture onto each chicken breast; roll up, securing with wooden picks.
6
Heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat; add chicken, and cook 2 minutes on each side. Reduce heat; cover and cook 7 to 10 minutes or until done. Drizzle with sauce. Garnish, if desired.
7
Prep: 20 min., Cook: 1 hr.

1018

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

102

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 small onion, chopped, 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided, 1 cup chopped walnuts, 2 garlic cloves, chopped, and more.

Yes, Stuffed Chicken Breasts With Sweet-And-Sour Tomato Sauce 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.

Stuffed Chicken Breasts With Sweet-And-Sour Tomato Sauce

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