Apple Stuffed Chicken with Mushroom and Nut Sauce

26 Nov 2023

This low-carb main dish features tender chicken breast stuffed with a flavorful apple and nut filling, served with a creamy mushroom and nut sauce.

Main Dish Low-Carb

Intermediate 40 min 450 cal

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). 2. Cut a pocket into the side of the chicken breast and stuff it with the diced apple and chopped nuts. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. 3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the stuffed chicken breast and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, until browned. 4. Transfer the chicken to a baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through. 5. Meanwhile, prepare the mushroom and nut sauce. In the same skillet, add the sliced mushrooms and diced peppers. Cook until softened. 6. Add the chopped nuts and cook for another minute. 7. Pour in the chicken broth and let it simmer for a few minutes. 8. Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the sauce thickens slightly. 9. Serve the stuffed chicken breast with the mushroom and nut sauce drizzled on top.

Ingredients

1 boneless, skinless chicken breast 1/2 apple, finely diced 2 tablespoons chopped nuts (e.g. almonds, walnuts) 1/4 cup sliced mushrooms 1/4 cup diced peppers Salt and pepper to taste 1 tablespoon olive oil For the sauce: 1/4 cup sliced mushrooms 1/4 cup chopped nuts 1/4 cup chicken broth 1/4 cup heavy cream Salt and pepper to taste