Apple Filled Chicken in Pecan Creme Sauce

Ingredients

• 4 chicken breasts
• 2 apples, cored and diced
• 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 cup heavy cream
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. Mix the flour, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish.
3. Dredge the chicken breasts in the flour mixture.
4. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
5. Add the chicken breasts and cook until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side.
6. Transfer the chicken to a baking dish.
7. Scatter the apples and pecans over the chicken.
8. Pour the heavy cream over the chicken and apples.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
10. Serve warm.

Interesting Facts

• Pecans are native to North America and were a staple food for many Native American tribes.
• Apples are one of the most popular fruits in the United States.
• The combination of apples and chicken has been popular since the Middle Ages.
• Heavy cream is a thick, rich cream that adds a creamy texture and flavor to recipes.