Apple Sauce Chicken Recipe

This Apple Sauce Chicken recipe, inspired by Taste of Home's fall freezer meals, delivers juicy, flavorful chicken in under 20 minutes! Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe is easily doubled for meal prepping or freezing for future enjoyment. Get ready for a burst of autumnal goodness with every bite!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 225.5 kcal
Protein 50g
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Ingredients for Apple Sauce Chicken

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How to Make Apple Sauce Chicken

  1. Season chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs) generously with black pepper.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes per side, until lightly golden.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup applesauce, 1/4 cup chicken broth, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg.
  4. Pour the applesauce mixture over the browned chicken in the skillet.
  5. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 7-10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  6. Serve immediately.
  7. For freezing: Cool completely. Transfer chicken to a freezer-safe container. Freeze for up to 3 months.
  8. To reheat frozen chicken: Thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Microwave covered on high for 8-10 minutes, or until heated through, stirring once halfway.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

26g

Fat

5g

Carbs

5g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Apple Sauce Chicken?

Apple Sauce Chicken takes about 20 minutes from start to finish — roughly 5 minutes to prepare and 15 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Apple Sauce Chicken?

Apple Sauce Chicken has approximately 225.5 calories per serving, with about 50 g protein, 5 g carbohydrates and 10 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Apple Sauce Chicken?

The key ingredients for Apple Sauce Chicken are Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Halves, Pepper, Olive Oil, Applesauce, Brown Sugar, Chili Powder. See the full list with measurements above.

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