Baked Chicken on Pecan Stuffing

Name: Baked Chicken on Pecan Stuffing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 small onion, chopped; 2 celery ribs, chopped; 1 apple, peeled, cored and diced; 3 tablespoons butter; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon dried sage; 1/8 teaspoon dried sage; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 3/4 lb stale Italian bread, cubed; 3/4 cup chicken broth; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 2/3 cup chopped pecans; 1/2 cup raisins; 4 chicken breast halves; 1/4 cup apple jelly; 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Submitted by Annacia

"As we are now only two I find that a couple of chicken breasts is much better than a whole chicken and dealing with all the leftovers. Since I'm diabetic I use apple juice in place of apple jelly and it still tastes very good, also, I cook the veggie's in some chicken stock instead of butter.."

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photo by Sageca

Ready In:: 1hr
Ingredients:: 16
Serves:: 4

ingredients

1 small onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 apple, peeled, cored and diced
3 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon salt
¹⁄₂ teaspoon dried sage
¹⁄₈ teaspoon dried sage
¹⁄₂ teaspoon pepper
³⁄₄ lb stale Italian bread, cubed
³⁄₄ cup chicken broth
1 egg, lightly beaten
²⁄₃ cup chopped pecans
¹⁄₂ cup raisins
4 chicken breast halves
¹⁄₄ cup apple jelly
¹⁄₈ teaspoon ground cinnamon

directions

Cook onion, celery, apple in butter in skillet 5 minutes. Add 1/2 teaspoon each salt, sage, pepper. Mix in bowl with bread. Drizzle with chicken broth, egg. Stir in 1/2 cup nuts, raisins. Spread in 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan. Top with chicken and sprinkle with remaining salt.
Bake in 400 degree F oven 30 minutes. Melt jelly, remaining sage, cinnamon in saucepan; brush on chicken. Top with remaining nuts. Bake 15 more minutes.

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Reviews

I made this last night, and what a wonderful treat! I didn't have apple jelly, so I substituted applesauce. I cut this down for one person, and everything was perfect. I will definitely make this again, in fact am considering a repeat tonight! Thanks for sharing! Made for Rookie tag game.

breezermom
This is a special recipe; my husband really enjoyed it; I followed the recipe except for the apple jelly;I didn't have any(apple juice either) but believe me it was Perfect the way it was.I baked it in my toaster oven and made it for 2.Thanks for posting Annacia! I made this for Photo Tag.

Sageca
This is so easy to put together, and fit for a special occasion or romantic dinner (Valentine's, anniversary, birthday). I made this as posted, "splurging" with the butter and apple jelly. Great combination of flavors! Made for Holiday Tag. Thanks for posting a winner Annacia!

ElaineAnn