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Apple Cider Smothered Chicken.

Apple Cider Smothered Chicken

Delicious Apple Cider Smothered Chicken with crispy prosciutto and creamy sauce perfect for dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 435 kcal

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • oven
  • shallow bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 pounds thin-cut chicken breasts
  • salt and black pepper
  • 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 pinch cayenne
  • 3 ounces prosciutto
  • 3 tablespoons salted butter
  • 1 medium yellow onion, sliced or chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chopped sage
  • 1 Honeycrisp apple, cut into wedges
  • 2 cups apple cider
  • 0.5-1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup shredded Gruyère cheese

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 425° F. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Place the flour, paprika, and cayenne in a shallow bowl. Dredge the chicken through the flour and toss to coat.
  • Arrange the prosciutto in a large skillet set over medium-high heat. Cook until crispy all over, about 5 minutes. Remove from the skillet.
  • In the same skillet, add 1 tablespoon butter and the chicken. Sear on both sides until golden, 3-5 minutes per side. Add 1 more tablespoon of butter and allow the butter to brown around the chicken, about 2 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet.
  • Add the onions and cook for 5 minutes or until golden. Add 2 tablespoons butter, garlic, thyme, sage, and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes, until the onions have caramelized.
  • Add the apple cider. Simmer for 5 minutes, pour in the cream. Add the chicken and apples to the skillet. Sprinkle over the Gruyère. Bake for 5-10 minutes, until the cheese is melted. Top with crispy prosciutto and fresh herbs.
  • Serve the chicken with crusty bread for mopping up all that delicious creamy sauce. YUM!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 435kcal
Keyword Apple Cider, chicken, comfort food, creamy, Dinner, Prosciutto
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