Delicious Apple and Brie Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipe
Tender chicken breasts stuffed with sweet apples and creamy Brie cheese, seared to golden perfection and baked until juicy. A balanced, elegant meal that’s as nourishing as it is flavorful.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 medium apples, cored and thinly sliced
- 4 ounces Brie cheese, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts or pecans
- Optional: 1 tablespoon honey
- Optional: Fresh arugula or spinach leaves
- Optional: 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut a pocket into each chicken breast carefully without cutting through.
- Season the inside of the pockets with salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Stuff each chicken breast with apple slices and Brie; add nuts if desired.
- Secure the openings with toothpicks.
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear chicken breasts for 3–4 minutes per side until golden.
- Transfer skillet to oven and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until cooked through.
- Remove from oven and let rest before removing toothpicks.
- Drizzle with honey and balsamic glaze if desired before serving.
Notes
Avoid overstuffing to prevent filling from leaking. Use a meat thermometer to ensure internal temp reaches 165°F. Try combining apple varieties for added depth of flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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