Apple and Brie Stuffed Chicken Breast
Make an elegant yet simple dinner with this recipe for chicken breasts stuffed with creamy brie cheese and sweet apples.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Total Time: 45 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 ounces brie cheese, rind removed and cut into small pieces
- 1 medium apple (like Honeycrisp or Fuji), cored and finely diced
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup chicken broth (for baking)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a baking dish.
- Prepare the stuffing: In a small bowl, gently mix the diced apple, brie cheese pieces, and thyme leaves.
- Prepare the chicken: Place one chicken breast on a cutting board. Using a sharp knife, cut a deep pocket horizontally into the thickest side of the chicken breast, being careful not to cut all the way through to the other side.
- Stuff the chicken: Divide the apple and brie mixture evenly and carefully spoon it into the pocket of each chicken breast. Secure the opening with toothpicks if necessary to keep the filling inside.
- Season the chicken: Brush the outside of the stuffed chicken breasts with olive oil. Rub the Dijon mustard over the top surfaces. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- Bake the chicken: Place the seasoned chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish. Pour the chicken broth into the bottom of the dish around the chicken.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit and the juices run clear.
- Remove the toothpicks before serving. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- To prevent the brie from leaking out during baking, make sure the pocket opening is small or use toothpicks to hold it closed.
- For a crispier exterior, you can sear the stuffed chicken breasts in an oven-safe skillet for 2 minutes per side before placing them in the oven.
- This dish pairs well with roasted asparagus or wild rice pilaf.
- If you prefer a softer apple texture, you can sauté the diced apple briefly before mixing it with the brie.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breast
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 45
- Cholesterol: 140