Maple-Bacon Stuffed Chicken Breast with Apple Slices

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Stuffed with a savory-sweet bacon and pecan mixture, served with a side of caramelized apple slices for a comforting dinner. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, bacon, pecans for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 2, 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: 25 min Cook: 25 min Serves 2 American cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Step 2: Cut a horizontal pocket into each chicken breast, being careful not to cut all the way through.
  3. Step 3: In a small bowl, combine 4 slices cooked and crumbled bacon, 1/4 cup chopped pecans, 1 tbsp maple syrup, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stuff this mixture into the pockets of the chicken breasts and secure with toothpicks if needed.
  4. Step 4: Heat 1 tbsp butter in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Place the stuffed chicken breasts in the skillet and cook for 3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  5. Step 5: Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  6. Step 6: While the chicken bakes, melt 1 tbsp butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add 1/2 apple (thinly sliced) and cook for 5-7 minutes until tender and slightly caramelized.
  7. Step 7: Remove the chicken from the oven, let rest for 5 minutes, then slice and serve with the caramelized apple slices.

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