Chicken With Apple Pecan Stuffing Recipes

Steps:

• Set a large saute pan over medium heat and add olive oil, sage and thyme sprigs. As the oil heats up the herbs will crackle and fry, infusing the oil. Remove the sage and thyme and set aside on a paper towel to drain - these can be as a garnish, if desired. Add onions to the pan and cook over medium heat for 15 minutes until caramelized. Season with salt and pepper. Remove onions from pan and add apples. Crush the pecans and add to the pan. Add more oil, if needed and season with salt and pepper. Gently saute until pecans are lightly toasted and apples are just cooked slightly - about 3 to 5 minutes. In a large mixing bowl whisk together egg, cream, chicken stock, and salt and pepper, to taste. Add torn sourdough, caramelized onions, apples, pecans and chopped parsley. Using a wooden spoon, mix the stuffing until well combined.
• Scoop stuffing into cavity of pork crown roast and cook accordingly with roast.

Steps:

• Melt Country Crock® Spread in 12-inch no-stick skillet over medium-high heat and cook onion and celery, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in apple and cook, stirring occasionally, until apple is tender, about 4 minutes. Stir in broth and apple cider. Bring to a boil over high heat. Remove from heat and stir in stuffing mix until moistened. Garnish with pecans and parsley.

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Pour the milk into a shallow bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and water. Place the bread crumbs in a shallow dish or on a plate. Dip the chicken breast halves into the milk, then into the egg, then press into the bread crumbs to coat. Place on a plate, and set aside.
• Prepare the stuffing mix according to the package directions, but substituting apple juice for the water. When bringing the juice and butter to a boil, add the diced apple with peel to the pan. Stir in the stuffing mix until the liquid is absorbed. Transfer the stuffing to a baking dish, and top with the pieces of the remaining apple. Place the chicken breasts on top of the stuffing, and cover with aluminum foil.
• Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the chicken juices run clear.

Steps:

• Prepare stuffing according to package directions. Meanwhile, sprinkle inside of chicken with salt and pepper; rub outside with oil. , In a large bowl, mix stuffing with the apple, celery, nuts, raisins and lemon zest. Lightly stuff chicken. Place chicken breast side up on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1 hour. , In a saucepan, combine the glaze ingredients. Bring to a simmer; heat, uncovered, for 3 minutes. Brush over chicken. Bake 20-30 minutes longer or until chicken juices run clear, brushing occasionally with glaze. Cover with foil and let stand for 10-15 minutes. Remove stuffing, then carve chicken.

Steps:

• Place chicken in slow cooker.
• Melt the butter and saute the onion, celery and apple till softened.
• Add the pecans, water, applesauce, soup and stuffing mix; stir.
• Spoon over the chicken and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.

Steps:

• Make the apple and herb stuffing: Melt the butter in a saucepan, add the onion, and cook gently for a few minutes, until softened.
• Remove from the heat, leave to cool slightly, then stir in the apple, bread crumbs, egg,parsley, thyme, lemon zest, and salt and pepper to taste.
• Leave to cool completely.
• Put the parsley and thyme sprigs into the cavity of the chicken, add the lemon and onion, if using, and season with black pepper.
• Truss the chicken if desired.
• Spoon the stuffing into the neck end of the chicken, secure the skin flap over the stuffing with a smalll skewer, and pat into a rounded shape.
• Put any leftover stuffing into a small ovenproof dish.
• Rub the softened butter over the chicken breast and season with salt and pepper.
• Place the chicken, breast side down, in a roasting pan.
• Cook in a 375* oven for about 1 1/2-2 hours.
• Turn the chicken over when lightly browned.
• Continue cooking, basting every 20 minutes.
• Cook any leftover stuffing with the chicken for the last 40 minutes of cooking time.
• Test the chicken: insert a skewer into the thigh-the juices will run clear when the chicken is cooked.
• Transfer to a warmed serving platter and keep warm while you make the gravy.
• Remove the stuffing from the neck cavity and transfer to a serving dish with any leftover stuffing.
• Carve the chicken and serve with the gravy.
• Gravy: Tilt the roasting pan, and spoon off all but 1 tbls.
• of the fat that rises to the surface, leaving behind the cooking juices.
• Put the roasting pan on top of the stove.
• Add the flour and cook over medium heat for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly with a whisk or metal spoon to dissolve any browned bits on the bottom of the pan.
• Pour in the stock and bring to a boil, stirring constantly until the gravy thickens.
• Simmer for 2 minutes, then taste for seasoning.
• Strain into a warmed gravy boat and serve immediately.
• Giblet Stock: In a stockpot or large saucepan, cook the giblets until lightly browned.
• Stir in 1 quart water.
• Bring to a boil, skimming off any scum that forms on the surface.
• Add 1-2 quartered unpeeled onions, 1 chopped carrot, 1 chopped celery stalk, 1 bouquet garni, and a few black peppercorns.
• Simmer for about 1 hour.
• Cool, cover, and keep in the fridge for 3 days or freeze for 3 months.
• Strain before use.

Steps:

• Cook onion, celery, apple in butter in skillet 5 minutes. Add 1/2 teaspoon each salt, sage, pepper. Mix in bowl with bread. Drizzle with chicken broth, egg. Stir in 1/2 cup nuts, raisins. Spread in 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan. Top with chicken and sprinkle with remaining salt.
• Bake in 400 degree F oven 30 minutes. Melt jelly, remaining sage, cinnamon in saucepan; brush on chicken. Top with remaining nuts. Bake 15 more minutes.