Apple Cider Chicken

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From EatingWell:  March 1998

Fresh apples and apple cider add a fall feel to to this quick chicken sauté. Make it a meal: Serve with sautéed broccoli rabe and quick-cooking barley.

4 servings | Active Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, (1-1 1/4 pounds total)
• Salt & freshly ground pepper
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• 2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and thickly sliced
• 1/4 cup finely chopped shallots
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 cup apple cider
• 1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon reduced-fat sour cream
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Preparation

1. Season chicken on both sides with salt and pepper. Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sear until well browned on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to a plate and tent with foil.
2. Reduce heat to medium. Add the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons oil to the pan. Add apples, shallots and thyme. Cook, stirring, until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add cider and broth; bring to a simmer. Cook until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes.
3. Return chicken and juices to pan; reduce heat to low. Simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 4 minutes. Transfer chicken to a warmed platter. Stir sour cream and parsley into sauce. Season with salt and pepper and spoon over chicken.

Nutrition

Per serving : 216 Calories; 7 g Fat; 2 g Sat; 4 g Mono; 65 mg Cholesterol; 15 g Carbohydrates; 24 g Protein; 2 g Fiber; 149 mg Sodium; 311 mg Potassium

1 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 1 fruit, 3 lean meat, 1/2 fat