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Maple-Baked Apple Chicken

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Chicken breasts get a sweet and savory kick from apples, maple syrup and onions in this simple comfort food dish.

time

prep:

15 min

total:

40 min

servings

total:

4 servings

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What You Need

small boneless skinless chicken breasts (1 lb.)

1/2

cup sliced onions

red cooking apples, sliced

1/2

cup maple-flavored or pancake syrup

1/3

cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing

Make It

PREHEAT oven to 350°F. Spray large ovenproof nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Heat on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 3 min. on each side or until lightly browned on both sides. Remove from heat.

PLACE onions on top of chicken; surround with apple slices. Mix syrup and dressing; pour over chicken.

BAKE 20 to 25 min. or until chicken is cooked through (165ºF). Spoon syrup mixture in skillet over chicken just before serving.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Cooking Know-How

If you don't have an ovenproof skillet, simply cover the handle of your regular skillet with several layers of foil before using as directed.

Substitute

Substitute honey for the syrup.

Serving Suggestion

Serve with prepared STOVE TOP Stuffing or hot cooked rice.

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kwoodman81

posted:10/23/2012

From some of the reviews I read, some people think that it is bland. I will season the chicken well and caramelize the onions with the syrup. That should give it some good flavor; perhaps use red onions, little lemon or orange juice.

evetsnusi

posted:10/22/2012

This is a very tasty comforting dish. Since I always use large chicken breast halves for everything I just doubled the amounts of everything else and added 1/2 tsp black pepper and 1/4 cup of white wine. That way there was plenty of sauce to go on the mashed potatoes served with it. Also I diced and crisp fried 6 strips of bacon and added it to the apple onion mixture on top. Instead of cooking spray I used bacon drippings to brown the chicken. I make this 3 or 4 times a year and it's always a hit plus it makes the house smell so wonderful while cooking.

kimberlypastewski

posted:10/21/2012

This recipe was easy, quick, and yummy!! I used real Vermont maple syrup and apple cider instead of pancake syrup and the salad dressing and I also cut three chicken breasts into breast strips. This a great Fall dish; I will definitely make it again :)

lafemmeniki

posted:6/7/2012

Really yummy and easy. Great for fall/winter time!

ms_skeewee

posted:2/8/2012

I found that the combination of the onions and maple syrup did not mix well. My husband and I did not like the taste but my son did.

a cook

posted:2/4/2012

Very easy to make. I find apples and onions together, along with maple syrup, unusual, but it works!

jessicasavory

posted:12/4/2011

Skipped the Italian dressing and used extra syrup and apples - delicious! Also used a bit of apple pie spice to give the apples and chicken a bit more flavor. Making this again tonight - definitely a keeper!

Ginny1121

posted:11/21/2011

I made this for my mom and brother. My brother doesn't eat chicken a lot and he LOVED this recipe. I used honey instead of maple syrup, i think next time i'll try the syrup. All in all it was very Yummy!!!

sdemitt

posted:11/14/2011

I made the recipe as is substituting honey. It was very good. I also made it using honey and teriyaki sause with pineapple instead of apples. This was also very good.

cickite

posted:11/7/2011

So delicious and SO easy! You probably already have all of the ingredients for this and it tastes so yummy!! Be warned though - you probably need a bit of a sweet tooth to enjoy it!