[RaCina]

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 Cooking Spray, canola, with butter flavor,
1 pinch salt and pepper (to taste)
1 cup Apples, fresh, sliced, USDA Commodity Commodity (Granny Smith or any tart green apple)
1 medium shallots , minced
1 tbsp fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried thyme)
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 pinch fresh thyme , sprigs (for garnish)

Directions

1 Preheat oven to 375°F (190° C).
2 Rinse chicken breasts and pat dry with paper towels.
3 Spray a baking dish lightly with cooking spray.
4 Sprinkle chicken breasts with salt (if using) and pepper. Place in a single layer in the prepared baking dish.
5 Arrange thin apple slices over and around chicken breasts.
6 Sprinkle with shallot and thyme leaves; pour on the balsamic vinegar.
7 Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until chicken is dense throughout (cut to test).
8 Arrange cooked breasts on a platter with spoon apples and cooking juices on top. If desired, garnish with thyme sprigs. Serve at once.

Makes 4 Servings

Per Serving:

Calories 157
Total Carbs 7.5g
Total Fat 1.5g
Protein 26.5g