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Stuffed Chicken Breast with Apples, Almonds and Blue Cheese

Source: Almond Board of California
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Yield:  Makes 4 servings
Apples, almonds and blue cheese, mixed with vibrant, fresh dill and stuffed into tender chicken breasts. Need I say more? You get a bounty of flavors in every bite. I like to serve this dish with brown rice that’s been cooked in chicken broth (and tossed with fresh parsley) or angel hair pasta that’s been tossed with olive oil and fresh basil.
RECIPE INGREDIENTS
Cooking spray
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 5 ounces each)
4 ounces crumbled blue cheese (any variety, including Gorgonzola)
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1 apple (preferably Mackintosh, Gala or Fuji), peeled, cored and diced
3 teaspoons chopped fresh dill
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 teaspoons olive oil
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon (4 teaspoons) dried minced onion (from the spice aisle)
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DIRECTIONS
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a shallow roasting pan with cooking spray.


Using a sharp paring knife, slice a pocket into each chicken breast, as if halving a bagel, without completely cutting through the other side. Arrange chicken in prepared pan and set aside.


In medium bowl, combine blue cheese, almonds, apple, and dill. Add a pinch each of salt and black pepper. Mix together with a fork until mixture is well blended and comes together. Divide mixture into four equal portions and spoon each portion into the pocket of the chicken. Brush olive oil all over the top of chicken and season the top with salt, black pepper and dried onion (1 teaspoon dried onion for each breast). Bake 25 to 30 minutes, until chicken is golden brown and cooked through.


Note: Not apple season? Not a problem: Substitute peaches or nectarines for the apples. Morphing options: Since the filling for the stuffed chicken is also great chilled, make an extra batch and spoon it over grilled or roasted salmon, shrimp or grilled pork chops.


Recipe reprinted by permission of Almond Board of California. All rights reserved.
Date Added: 10/01/2009
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Nutrition Facts per Serving
Yield: Yield:  Makes 4 servings
Calories: 490
Fat. Total: 26g
Fiber: 3g
Carbohydrates, Total: 11g
Sodium: 867mg
% Cal. from Fat: 48%
Cholesterol: 141mg
Protein: 53g
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