Description

A cozy fall dinner featuring juicy chicken breasts baked with crisp apples and a sweet maple mustard glaze. This easy recipe brings comforting flavors together for a wholesome family meal.

Ingredients

Scale

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts

2 large apples sliced

1/4 cup pure maple syrup

2 tablespoons dijon mustard

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 teaspoon fresh thyme

salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375 F and lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil

2. Pat chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt and pepper

3. Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium high heat and sear chicken until golden brown on each side

4. Whisk maple syrup and dijon mustard in a bowl and pour mixture over the chicken in the baking dish

5. Arrange apple slices around the chicken and bake uncovered until chicken reaches 165 F and sauce is bubbly

6. Let chicken rest for a few minutes then drizzle with pan sauce and sprinkle with fresh thyme before serving

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: dinner
Method: baked
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with apples
Calories: 350
Sugar: 15
Sodium: 450
Fat: 12
Saturated Fat: 2
Unsaturated Fat: 8
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 24
Fiber: 3
Protein: 30
Cholesterol: 85

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