The tart taste of apples and cheddar cheese season these quick, juicy chicken breasts from Betty Muir in Atlanta, Georgia. “They’re so easy and simply delicious,” she says.


INGREDIENTS


* 1/2 cup chopped peeled apple
* 2 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese
* 1 tablespoon dry bread crumbs
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
* 1/8 teaspoon pepper
* 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)
* 1/4 cup unsweetened apple juice
* 1/4 cup water
* 1 tablespoon butter, melted
* 3/4 teaspoon cornstarch
* 1 teaspoon cold water
* 1/8 teaspoon paprika


SERVINGS 2
CATEGORY Lower Fat
METHOD Baked
PREP 20 min.
COOK 25 min.
TOTAL 45 min.


DIRECTIONS



In a small bowl, combine the apple, cheese, bread crumbs, salt and pepper. Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness; top with apple mixture. Roll up and secure with toothpicks.
Place in an 8-in. square baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray. Pour apple juice and water over chicken; brush with butter. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until chicken juices run clear. Discard toothpicks.
Transfer pan juices to a saucepan; bring to a boil. Combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth; stir into pan. Cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Pour over chicken. Sprinkle with paprika. Yield: 2 servings.




NUTRITIONAL INFO



Nutrition Facts: 1 chicken breast half with 2 tablespoons sauce equals 275 calories, 11 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 101 mg cholesterol, 494 mg sodium, 11 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 31 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 very lean meat, 1-1/2 fat, 1 fruit.