Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Thanksgiving with this Chicken Apple Stuffing, a delightful blend of juicy chicken, tart apples, and fragrant herbs. This dish is not only easy to prepare but also versatile enough to shine as a main course or a side. Perfect for any holiday gathering, it promises to impress your guests and bring warmth to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 medium Granny Smith apples, diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp dried sage
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 4 cups stale bread cubes (about 8 oz)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375?F (190?C). Rinse and pat dry chicken breasts; season with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Saut? onion and celery until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Add diced apples, garlic, sage, and thyme; cook for another 5 minutes until apples soften.
- In a large bowl, combine saut?ed mixture with bread cubes and moisten with chicken broth.
- Stuff each chicken breast with about half a cup of filling. Secure with toothpicks if needed.
- Arrange stuffed chicken in a greased baking dish and bake for 30-35 minutes until cooked through (165?F/75?C). Let rest before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg