Fresh Market Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Orange-Sage Sauce

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Fresh Market Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Orange-Sage Sauce

• 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• slices of melting cheese (Muenster, Havarti, smoked Gouda or Provolone)
• 1-2 small Gala apples thinly sliced
• Salt & Pepper
• ¼ cup flour
• 1 Tbsp. olive oil and butter
• 15 Fresh sage leaves, roughly chopped

Cut pocket into side of chicken breasts being careful not to cut through. Flatten breasts between 2 sheets of plastic wrap with a meat mallet or a handy rolling pin until even thickness.

Stuff each chicken breast with 1 slice of cheese and several slices of apple. Close with toothpicks. Season with salt and pepper, then lightly coat with flour. Warm olive oil & butter in non-stick skillet then add chicken and chopped sage; sauté 5-6 minutes turning once. Continue cooking until juices run clear & breasts are nicely browned. Serve with a drizzle of

Orange-Sage Sauce

• 2½ Tbsp. orange juice
• 3 Tbsp. chicken broth
• 1½ Tbsp. butter

Using same non-stick skillet from sautéed chicken, add orange juice & chicken broth over low heat. Scrape any browned pieces right into your sauce. Increase heat and add butter, swirl around until sauce comes to a boil. Reduce until slightly thick; spoon sauce over chicken when serving.