Cheesy Bacon Orchard Chicken

Ingredients

• 2  fuji apples cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
• 3.5 lb broiler-fryer chicken 
• 1 cup colby & monterey jack cheeses shredded kraft finely
• 0.5 cup flour 
• 1 Tbsp thyme leaves fresh chopped
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 0.5 tsp ground pepper black
• 1 Tbsp olive oil 
• 2 Tbsp oscar mayer real bacon bits 
• 1  pkt. shake ‘n bake seasoned panko seasoned coating mix 
• 0.3 tsp paprika smoked
• 1 lb sweet potatoes cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices ( 2)

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan
• oven
• aluminum foil

Directions

1. Heat oven to 375F.
2. Heat oil in large heavy ovenproof skillet on medium heat. Meanwhile, combine flour and pepper.
3. Add chicken, 1 piece at a time, to flour mixture, turning to evenly coat both sides of each piece.
4. Add to skillet; cook 4 min. on each side or until evenly browned on both sides.
5. Remove chicken from skillet; set aside.
6. Add potatoes, garlic and thyme to skillet; cook 2 min., stirring frequently. Return chicken to skillet; cover with foil.
7. Bake 30 min. Meanwhile, combine coating mix, bacon and paprika in medium bowl. Stir in cheese.
8. Top chicken with apples and cheese mixture.
9. Bake, uncovered, 10 to 15 min. or until potatoes and apples are tender, and chicken is done (165F).