Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, (about 4-6 ounces per serving)
- 1.5 ounces cheese, Gouda - thinly sliced
- 1/2 large apple, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon olive oil, for chicken
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, more as desired for garnish
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
For the Sweet Potatoes
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, dried
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 8 ounces
Calories: 290
Carbohydrate: 17g (6%)
Protein: 35g (70%)
Total Fat: 9gg (0%)
Saturated Fat: 2.5g (13%)
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 100mg (33%)
Sodium: 900mg (38%)
Dietary Fiber: 3g (12%)
Calcium: 10%
*These values are approximate. Per serving, based on a 2,000 Calorie diet.
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
Spray a large baking dish or sheet pan with nonstick cooking spray. Split each chicken breast across, but not through, and open like a book (be careful, you can easily cut yourself doing this!). This is also known as butterflying.
One on side of the chicken, lay out 7-8 thin apple slices followed by 4-5 slices of cheese. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme. Fold over and drizzle with 1/2 teaspoon olive oil. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
Place the chicken breast on sheet pan and top with another sprig of fresh thyme if desired.
In a bowl, mix diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, smoked paprika, thyme and sea salt until evenly coated. Arrange sweet potatoes in a single layer around chicken breasts.
Bake for 20 minutes and then stir sweet potatoes. Continue to bake until the juices run clear from chicken and internal temperature of chicken registers at 165 degrees, about 10 additional minutes. Sweet potatoes should be fork tender.
Recipe Review (1)
Made this last night and it was fabulous! Served with mashed potatoes and salad. I enjoyed how easy it was to make, and the sauce while admittedly a bit oily, was very tasty!