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Apple Filled Chicken in Pecan Creme Sauce

By: ELFINDANCER  
"Apples and Cheese pocketed inside moist chicken are perfectly complimented by a very rich egg-based sweet creme sauce. This recipe is elegant but uses simple ingredients, and easy on the pocketbook!"

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What to Drink?

Wine Riesling
Cocktail Shaggy's Manhattan
Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
35 Min
Ready In:
55 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 2 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 2 slices provolone cheese, halved
  • 1 Granny Smith apple - peeled, cored and thinly sliced
  • 1 shallot, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1/3 cup white sugar
  • 1/4 cup white wine
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly oil a baking pan.
  2. Using a sharp knife, carefully cut a large pocket in each chicken breast. (Hint: Cutting close to the smooth side of the breast ensures no holes in the chicken.) Place 1 half-slice of provolone inside each chicken, followed by half of the apple slices, and a small amount of shallot or onion, to suit your tastes. Top with the remaining half slice of provolone. Pull the chicken back together, sprinkle with a small amount of milk, and coat with breadcrumbs. Place stuffed breasts on baking pan.
  3. Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until no longer pink, and juices run clear.
  4. While the chicken bakes, you may start your sauce. In a double boiler over lightly simmering water, combine the egg yolks and sugar. Beat until the yolk lightens and froth forms. Slowly add the wine, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens. Remove from the heat and stir in the pecans and vanilla. The sauce looks nice served under the chicken with a small amount drizzled over it.

Footnotes

  • VARIATION: This is also good with a few raisins put into the chicken breasts.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 735 | Total Fat: 28.2g | Cholesterol: 396mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 1, 2004 by BMCLAVY 
As a novice gourmet, I was a bit weary of this recipe because it called for a "double boiler",... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 25, 2003 by mrs. walter Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
I wish I could have rated this higher. The recipe *sounded* yummy, and it was easy to put... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 15, 2007 by Beckifer 
I made this dish according to the recipe, and it was awful! Neither my husband nor I could... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 3, 2006 by 1NETLADY 
Oh,Wow! Really great recipe. I was a little skeptical about using such a sweet sauce on... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 3, 2005 by LILYP 
This dish was good, very different. There are a lot of flavors going on. I filled the chicken... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 9, 2005 by OOGAMOMMA 
This is very different from any chicken dish I ever made, so I tried to not judge it hastily,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 2, 2004 by kelcampbell 
This was not a favourite in our house. It was quite a time consuming dish to prepare -... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 25, 2008 by GodivaGirl 
Good, but too sweet as written. Next time will cut back on the sugar. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 10, 2005 by Jordyn 
This is a great dish, but I would add less sugar next time - a lot less. By the time I was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 4, 2005 by ANNALAREYWD 
This recipe quickly became a favorite. My fiance absolutely loves it, and requests it all the... MORE

 
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