Apple and Brie Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipe
This Apple and Brie Stuffed Chicken Breast recipe combines tender chicken breasts with the sweet, crisp flavor of Honeycrisp apple and creamy brie cheese, enhanced with a subtle maple-dijon glaze and fragrant thyme. It’s an elegant and flavorful dish perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or a special occasion meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Chicken and Filling
- 2 chicken breasts, boneless & skinless
- 1 Honeycrisp apple, cored and sliced thin
- 1 wedge of brie cheese, sliced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Salt & pepper, to taste
Glaze
- 2 Tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- ¼ tsp dried thyme
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it’s ready when the chicken is prepared.
- Prepare the chicken breasts: Using a sharp knife, carefully slice a pocket horizontally into each chicken breast without cutting all the way through. Season both inside and outside with salt and pepper to taste.
- Stuff the chicken: Layer thin slices of brie cheese and apple inside each chicken breast pocket. Add a sprinkle of minced garlic inside for added flavor. Close pockets and secure with toothpicks if necessary to keep the filling intact.
- Make the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, Dijon mustard, and dried thyme.
- Apply glaze: Place stuffed chicken breasts in a baking dish and brush the maple-dijon glaze generously over each chicken breast.
- Bake the chicken: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). The glaze should be caramelized and slightly bubbly.
- Rest and serve: Remove chicken from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing. This helps retain the juices and flavor.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is fully cooked without drying out.
- Substitute brie with camembert or mozzarella for a different flavor.
- For extra crispiness, broil the chicken for 2-3 minutes at the end of baking, watching carefully to avoid burning.
- Remove toothpicks before serving to avoid any accidents.
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