Apple Glazed Chicken Bundles

Tender baked chicken breasts are filled with a sweet-savory cranberry bread stuffing, then finished with a glossy apple glaze. This dish is comforting and festive, with a nice balance of tart fruit and savory chicken.

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Prep Time 25

Cook Time 40

Total Time 1 5

Servings: 4

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Calories: 342

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

1 tbsp of butter or margarine
½ thinly sliced green onion
2 cups dried, unseasoned package of bread cubes
⅓ cup dried cranberries
⅓ cup apple juice
½ cup water
2 tbsp Equal Spoonful (or 3 packets of Equal sweetener)
¼ tsp salt
⅛ tsp freshly ground pepper
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6oz each), pounded to 1/4″ thickness
1 ½ cups apple juice
½ cup water
2 tbsp cornstarch
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp Equal Spoonful (or 3 packets of Equal sweetener)

Method

Stuffing Directions

In a small skillet, melt butter. Add green onions and stir mixture 1 to 2 minutes or until onions are tender.
In a medium sized bowl, Mix bread cubes and cranberries together then add in onion mixture.
In a sauce pan, boil 1/3 cup apple juice and 1/3 cup water. Add to bowl with bread cubes, cranberry and onion mixture with 2 tablespoons of Equal and stir.

Chicken Directions

Preheat oven to 350°F
Lay chicken breasts on flat surface. Place 1/2 cup stuffing mixture in center of each chicken breast. Fold in sides of the chicken to form a “bundle” and secure each with wooden picks.
Place chicken bundles in shallow, sprayed baking pan and bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until chicken and stuffing reach 160°F and chicken juices are clear when chicken is pierced with a fork.

Glaze Directions

In a small saucepan, combine 1 1/2 cups apple juice, 1/2 cup water, cornstarch and lemon juice stir until smooth.
Change to medium heat until boiling. Stir frequently until glaze thickens
Remove from heat and stir in 2 tablespoons of Equal.
Spoon glaze over baked chicken and serve.