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Apple and Brie Stuffed Chicken Recipe

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This Apple and Brie Stuffed Chicken recipe combines tender, juicy chicken breasts with a deliciously creamy filling of honey-sweetened brie cheese, sautéed Granny Smith apples, and fresh thyme. Searing the stuffed chicken before baking locks in flavor and moisture, making this dish a perfect elegant yet simple meal for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Olive oil (for searing)

Stuffing

  • 8 oz creamy brie cheese, cubed
  • 2 medium Granny Smith apples, diced
  • 2 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp olive oil (for sautéing)

Optional

  • Balsamic vinegar (for drizzling or serving)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the chicken after searing.
  2. Sauté Apples and Thyme: In a skillet over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and sauté the diced Granny Smith apples and chopped fresh thyme until softened, which takes about 5 minutes.
  3. Prepare Filling: Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the cubed brie cheese and honey until the mixture is well combined and slightly melted.
  4. Stuff Chicken Breasts: Carefully cut pockets into each chicken breast, making sure not to slice all the way through. Stuff each pocket generously with the apple and brie mixture.
  5. Sear Chicken: Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Place each stuffed chicken breast in the skillet and sear for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown to lock in juices and enhance flavor.
  6. Bake Chicken: Transfer the skillet with the seared chicken breasts to the preheated oven. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (75°C).
  7. Serve: Remove from oven and optionally drizzle with balsamic vinegar before serving for a tangy finish.

Notes

  • Use an instant-read thermometer to ensure the chicken is fully cooked to 165°F (75°C).
  • If you don’t have an oven-safe skillet, transfer the seared chicken breasts to a baking dish before baking.
  • Granny Smith apples provide a tart contrast to the sweet honey and creamy brie, but you can substitute with other firm, slightly tart apples if desired.
  • For stronger herb flavor, you can add extra thyme or substitute with rosemary.
  • Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes after baking to allow juices to redistribute.

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