Chicken with Apples and Leeks
Lemon Orzo with Goat Cheese
Wine Recommendation
Kendall-Jackson Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay
Ingredients
- 6 (6-oz) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ½ tsp salt, divided
- ½ tsp pepper, divided
- ¼ cup olive oil, divided
- 2 leeks, cleaned and halved lengthwise
- 4 Gala apples, cored and thinly sliced
- 1 Tbsp chopped fresh thyme
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Sprinkle chicken with ¼ tsp each salt and pepper. Cook chicken in 1 Tbsp hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat 2 minutes per side or until lightly browned.
- Meanwhile, slice leeks, using white and light green portion only.
- Divide chicken between 2 large rimmed baking sheets coated with cooking spray. Toss together leeks, apples, thyme, 3 Tbsp oil, and ¼ tsp each salt and pepper. Arrange leek mixture around chicken.
- Bake 20 minutes or until chicken is done and leeks and apples are lightly browned and tender.
Side Dish Ingredients
- 1 cup orzo
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- ¾ cup crumbled goat cheese
Side Dish Instructions
- Cook orzo according to package directions. Toss together orzo and remaining ingredients in a large bowl.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 6 | 6 | |
| Calories |
368
|
195
|
563
|
| Fat (g) | 14 | 8 | 22 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| Protein (g) | 39 | 7 | 46 |
| Carb (g) | 20 | 24 | 44 |
| Fiber (g) | 3 | 5 | 8 |
| Sodium (mg) | 278 | 275 | 553 |
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