I have a couple of apples that are softening up, and I don't feel like eating them raw. I'd like to cook them as a topping for chicken tonight, but don't know what to saute them in. Olive oil seems too heavy, but I don't have any cider or other fruit juice (and am not going out shopping!). Maybe just some chicken broth? Other ideas?

btw, I'm using up leftover cooked chicken, so will just be re-heating that.

Thanks!

I don't think olive oil is too heavy...I saute apples in it all the time. Actually, with a little dab of butter. And shallots and thyme. If you don't have shallots, just use the thyme.

Towards the end, after the apples have softened, sprinkle them with just a little sugar and shake the pan, letting them caramelize.

Colleen,
Think of the flavors of a Apple Walnut Chicken Salad.

Then think how you might translate that into an entree.

Slice them thinly. If you have a stalk of celery, slice it as well. Also thinly.

Melt the barest of a dab of butter in a skillet.
Lightly grill the thin slices on each side in the butter. If you have a few chopped walnuts, toss them in.
Add a little of the chicken stock and your choice of herbs or spices.

Shred your chicken over a bed of orzo or rice and top with the apple mixture.

Ummmmm! Both excellent ideas - thank you!

stella, if YOU say olive oil's not too heavy I'll take your word for it.

But geez, of course - butter! Must be low blood sugar ... must go cook dinner ...