New England Apple and Sage Stuffed Chicken

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Juicy chicken breasts stuffed with a sweet apple and sage mixture, baked to golden perfection. This Mediterranean recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, applesauce, fresh sage 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: 20 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 New England cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut a horizontal pocket into the side of each chicken breast without cutting through.
  2. Step 2: In a small bowl, mix together the applesauce, chopped sage, Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper. Divide the mixture evenly among the chicken breasts and press gently to fill the pocket.
  3. Step 3: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts, seam-side down, and sear for 2 minutes per side until golden brown.
  4. Step 4: Pour the chicken broth into the skillet, cover with a lid or foil, and bake for 20-25 minutes until the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) internally. Drizzle with the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil before serving.

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