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Recipe: Pennsylvania Dutch Chicken Bake

Discover the comforting flavors of the Pennsylvania Dutch Chicken Bake, a hearty and homestyle dish that’s perfect for family dinners. This recipe combines tender chicken, creamy sauce, and a hint of traditional seasonings, all baked to golden perfection. With its easy-to-follow steps and simple ingredients, you can bring a touch of Pennsylvania’s culinary heritage right into your kitchen. Serve it up for a satisfying meal that’s sure to please everyone at the table. Give this classic bake a try tonight and enjoy a meal that feels like home!

Estimated Cooking Time:

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes

Serving Size: makes 4 servings

Ingredients:

  • 2lbs skinless chicken thighs
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 large tart red apple, cored and thinly sliced
  • 1⁄4 cup canola oil
  • 1 (16 ounce) can sauerkraut, undrained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can onions, drained
  • 12 dried apricot halves
  • 1⁄2 cup raisins
  • 1⁄4 cup packed brown sugar

Cooking Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. Step 2: Season the chicken with salt and pepper.

3. Step 3: Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat.

4. Step 4: Saute the chicken for 6 minutes on each side or until brown.

5. Step 5: Combine the apple slices and the remaining ingredients in a 12×9 inch baking dish.

6. Step 6: Insert the thighs into the sauerkraut.

7. Step 7: Bake for 30 minutes or until juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Serving Size: 1 (563) g

Servings Per Recipe: 4

AMT. PER SERVING% DAILY VALUE

Calories: 602.2

Calories from Fat 206g 34 %

Total Fat 22.9g 35 %

Saturated Fat 3.3g 16 %

Cholesterol 188.4mg 62 %

Sodium 995.5mg 41 %

Total Carbohydrate53.6 g 17 %

Dietary Fiber 6.5g 26 %

Sugars 38.8g 155 %

Protein 47.6g 95 %

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