Apple and Sage Stuffed Chicken

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. 2

   In a medium skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes.

3. 3

   Stir in the diced apples and cook for another 5-7 minutes, until they start to soften but still hold their shape.

4. 4

   Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the chicken broth, fresh breadcrumbs, sage, thyme, salt, and pepper.

5. 5

   Carefully butterfly each chicken breast: slice horizontally almost all the way through, leaving one edge intact, then open it flat like a book.

6. 6

   Place about 1/4 of the apple filling onto one side of each butterflied chicken breast.

7. 7

   Fold the other side of the chicken over the filling and secure with toothpicks or kitchen twine, if desired.

8. 8

   Season the outside of the stuffed chicken breasts with a little more salt and pepper.

9. 9

   Heat the olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 2-3 minutes per side until lightly golden.

10. 10

    Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).

11. 11

    Remove from the oven, let rest for 5 minutes before slicing, and serve warm.