Apple and Thyme Baked Chicken Breasts

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Baked with sweet diced apples and fresh thyme, creating a balanced sweet-savory dish that pairs perfectly with rice. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, honey, apple for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 American cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a small bowl, whisk 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp chopped thyme, and 1 tbsp olive oil to create a glaze.
  2. Step 2: Place 1 lb chicken breasts in a baking dish and season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  3. Step 3: Dice 1 apple and arrange evenly over the chicken breasts. Pour the honey-thyme glaze evenly over the top.
  4. Step 4: Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through (165°F/74°C internal temperature) and apples are tender.

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