Name: Apple Cider Chicken
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed; 0.5 teaspoon salt, divided; 0.5 teaspoon ground pepper, divided; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 2 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled and thickly sliced; 0.25 cup finely chopped shallots; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 0.5 cup apple cider; 0.5 cup unsalted chicken broth; 1 tablespoon reduced-fat sour cream; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Apple Cider Chicken

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Fresh apples and apple cider add fall flavor to this quick chicken sauté.

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Updated on September 11, 2020

Prep Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Diabetes Appropriate Gluten-Free Heart Healthy High-Protein Low Added Sugars Low Sodium Low-Calorie

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Ingredients

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed
½ teaspoon salt, divided
½ teaspoon ground pepper, divided
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
2 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled and thickly sliced
¼ cup finely chopped shallots
1 teaspoon dried thyme
½ cup apple cider
½ cup unsalted chicken broth
1 tablespoon reduced-fat sour cream
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Directions

Season chicken with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook, flipping once, until browned, about 3 minutes per side. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
Reduce heat to medium. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, apples, shallot and thyme to the pan. Cook, stirring, until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add apple cider and broth; bring to a simmer. Cook until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes.
Return the chicken and any accumulated juices to the pan; adjust heat to maintain a simmer. Cook until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the chicken registers 165°F, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a platter. Stir sour cream, parsley and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper into the sauce. Spoon the sauce over the chicken.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

251	Calories
10g	Fat
16g	Carbs
24g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 3 oz. chicken & 1/2 cup sauce
Calories 251
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 16g	6%
Dietary Fiber 2g	7%
Total Sugars 12g
Protein 24g	48%
Total Fat 10g	13%
Saturated Fat 2g	10%
Cholesterol 64mg	21%
Vitamin A 245IU	5%
Vitamin C 7mg	7%
Folate 9mcg	2%
Sodium 367mg	16%
Calcium 29mg	2%
Iron 1mg	8%
Magnesium 28mg	7%
Potassium 338mg	7%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.