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Baked Apple and Brie Stuffed Chicken Breast

A juicy piece of apple and brie stuffed chicken with golden-brown, melted brie cheese oozing out.
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Create an elegant weeknight meal with this easy recipe for juicy chicken breasts filled with creamy brie and sweet apples, seasoned with fresh thyme.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 medium firm apple (like Honeycrisp or Fuji), thinly sliced
  • 4 ounces brie cheese, rind removed and cut into small pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a baking dish.
  2. If the chicken breasts are very thick, slice them horizontally almost all the way through to create a deep pocket for stuffing. Do not cut all the way through.
  3. Gently open the pocket of each chicken breast. Stuff each pocket evenly with the sliced apple pieces and the brie cheese pieces.
  4. Secure the opening of each stuffed chicken breast with toothpicks if necessary to keep the filling inside.
  5. In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, fresh thyme, salt, and pepper. Rub this mixture evenly over the outside of the stuffed chicken breasts.
  6. Heat the butter in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken breasts for 2 to 3 minutes per side until lightly golden brown.
  7. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  8. Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Remove any toothpicks before serving.

Notes

  • Use a firm apple variety that holds its shape well when heated, such as Honeycrisp or Granny Smith for a tarter flavor.
  • For a gourmet chicken dinner idea, serve this with a simple pan sauce made from deglazing the skillet with white wine or chicken broth after searing.
  • If you prefer a different method, you can pan sear the chicken completely on the stovetop until cooked through, but baking ensures the brie melts evenly without burning.

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