Apple Spinach Chicken

Submitted by Pomtini

"This is my kind of recipe, light and healthy, quick to make, and relatively few ingredients."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 garlic clove, minced (about 1/2 teaspoon)
• 1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard
• 1⁄2 cup apple cider
• 1 medium granny smith apple, cored and sliced
• 6 cups fresh Baby Spinach

directions

1. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper, and add to skillet. Cook 5-6 minutes on each side or until well browned. Remove to plate, and keep warm.
2. Add next 4 ingredients, through apple slices, to pan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, simmer, stirring often, 5 minutes. Return chicken and juices to pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens and the chicken is cooked through, about 3 minutes.
3. Add spinach to pan, and toss until wilted, about 1 minute. Serve hot.

Reviews

[loof751]

Lovely chicken dish! Easy to make with restaurant-quality results. The apple and spicy mustard were a perfect pairing. Great recipe - thanks for sharing it! Made for the Best of 2010 Event (recommended by Northwest Gal)

 

[NorthwestGal]

This was really different for us. And it was positively delicious. The apple cider and firm Granny Smith apples, offset by the spicy mustard, really added a flavorful zest to this dish. I will make this again. Thanks, Pomtini. Made for New Kids On The Block tag game.

 

[kyamahh]

Simple recipe with delicious results.