an apple a day

Autumn is my absolute favorite. The crisp cool air in the morning and evening sandwiching the warm sunshine in between with fun events and yummy food that warms the soul! Surprisingly, I'm not into everything pumpkin. I know...GASP! I am however, really into apples, cinnamon and nutmeg. I found a recipe that takes apples and makes them into a savory nutritious dinner. Try this one out and tell me how delicious it is!!!!!!
[pic is of me and my sister at an Orchard near Portland, ME. If you ever have the opportunity to go to Maine, hike some mountains and look at the leaves from the top...do it.]

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Sauteed Chicken and Apples with Rosemary by Family Food on the Table
​(original recipe)
INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1/2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 small sweet onion, thinly sliced (about 1 cup)
• 2 small red apples, sliced
• 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch strips
• 1 heaping tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Heat butter and oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat.
2. Add onion and apple slices and saute for 4-5 minutes, until softened and slightly browned.
3. Meanwhile, season the chicken strips with 2 teaspoons of rosemary, salt and black pepper.
4. Push the onion and apple slices to the sides of the pan and add chicken breast strips to the middle. Brown on both sides, about 6-8 minutes total. (If your pan is too crowded, do this in batches so you can properly brown the chicken.)
5. Add vinegar and remaining teaspoon of rosemary then cover the pan, reduce heat to medium and cook until chicken is cooked through, 3-5 more minutes.
6. Serve chicken and apples with extra pan juices and enjoy!

NOTES

I use either a regular red McIntosh or a Gala apple in this recipe -- both work great.
You can add an extra tablespoon of butter to this dish at the end, if you want an extra rich sauce.


NUTRITION INFORMATION: YIELD: 4 
SERVING SIZE: 1
Per serving:
Calories 376, Total fat: 9g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Trans Fat: 0g, Unsaturated Fat: 5g, Cholesterol: 148mg, Sodium: 398mg, Carbohydrates: 17g, Fiber: 3g, Sugar 12g, Protein: 54g