Apple and Thyme Chicken

Ingredients

• 1 dash ground black pepper
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 dash salt
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 2 boneless and skinless chicken breasts
• 1 medium granny smith apple, thinly sliced
• 1 tbsp chopped shallots
• 1 tbsp reduced calorie butter cooking spray

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (200° C). Rinse chicken breasts and pat dry with paper towels. Lightly spray a baking dish with butter-flavored cooking spray.
2. Sprinkle chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Place in a single layer in prepared dish.
3. Arrange apple slices over and around chicken breasts. Sprinkle with shallot and thyme leaves. Pour on balsamic vinegar.
4. Bake for 15-20 minutes, until chicken is opaque throughout. Cut to test.
5. Arranged cooked chicken on platter and spoon apples and cooking juices on top. Garnish with thyme sprigs, if you'd like. Serve immediately.