Chicken with Apples and Potatoes

Chicken with Apples, Pears and Camembert Mashed Potatoes

2 pounds small yellow potatoes, diced

salt

1 tablespoon olive oil

2-4 chicken breasts

pepper

2 tablespoons butter, cut up small

1 gala or honey crisp apple, peeled and diced

1 bosc pear, peeled and diced

3 pinches of nutmeg or pumpkin pie spice

1 grated lemon peel

1 tablespoon of lemon juice

2 tablespoons honey

1/3 cup milk

1 container of Camembert cheese, cut into small pieces

10 chives, chopped

In a deep pot, add the potatoes and water to cover. Bring to a boil, salt the water and cook the potatoes until tender, 15 minutes. Drain.

In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium high heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper; add to the skillet and cook until golden on both sides. Transfer to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm.

In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the apples, pear, and nutmeg; season with salt. Stir in the lemon juice for 3 minutes, then stir in the honey for 1 minute.

Mash the potatoes with the milk and cheese; season with salt and pepper. Slice the chicken breast on an angle, arrange over the potatoes and top with fruit. Top with chives and lemon peel.

Chad's rating: 10/10

Amy's rating: 10/10

Recipe adapted from Everyday with Rachael Ray Magazine.