Cranberry Apple Chicken Breasts
Submitted by babygurl
Baked chicken breasts topped with chopped cranberries, diced apples, and walnuts, finished with melted Monterey Jack cheese. A quick, fruity weeknight dinner ready in 45 minutes.
YIELD
4 servingsPREP
5 minCOOK
35 minREADY
45 minWhen you want something that feels festive but takes almost zero effort, this is your recipe.
Boneless chicken breasts get piled high with a tart-sweet cranberry and apple mixture, crunchy walnuts adding texture in every forkful.
After a quick bake, a blanket of melted Monterey Jack goes on top, turning bubbly and golden in just five more minutes.
The cranberries soften and release their juices as they cook, creating a built-in sauce that makes the whole dish sing.
Pro Tips
- Pound the chicken breasts to an even half-inch thickness so they cook at the same rate and stay juicy
- Use tart, firm apples like Granny Smith so they hold their shape during baking
- This pairs beautifully with wild rice or roasted sweet potatoes for a complete fall dinner
Ingredients
Directions
Preheat oven to 350℉ (180℃).
Combine cranberries, apples and walnuts in a medium glass bowl.
Place breasts in a 13×9 inch baking pan. Top each breast with ⅓ cup filling.
Bake for 30 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink inside.
Top each breast with ¼ cup cheese. Bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until cheese has melted.
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