Description
Apple and Brie Stuffed Chicken is a cozy, elegant dinner made with juicy chicken breasts, crisp apples, creamy brie, and a sweet maple-dijon glaze. Perfect for weeknights or special occasions!
Ingredients
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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (similar size for even cooking)
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2 apples (Honeycrisp or Fuji for sweet, Granny Smith for tart)
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6 oz brie cheese (wedge works best)
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3 tbsp pure maple syrup
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2 tbsp Dijon mustard
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp dried thyme (plus extra fresh thyme for garnish)
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
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1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400°F.
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Slice apples into thin wedges and brie into slices. Whisk maple syrup, Dijon, garlic, and thyme together for the glaze.
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Cut a pocket into each chicken breast, being careful not to slice all the way through. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
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Heat a large cast iron skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 2–3 minutes per side until golden (not cooked through).
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Remove chicken, stuff each with 3 apple slices and 3 slices of brie. Secure with toothpicks if needed.
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Place chicken back into the skillet, brush with glaze, and transfer to oven. Bake for 20–22 minutes, or until chicken reaches 165°F.
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Let rest for 5 minutes, garnish with thyme, and serve immediately.
Notes
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No cast iron? Sear in a skillet, then transfer to a baking dish.
Try pears instead of apples for a twist.
Letting the chicken rest ensures it stays juicy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Oven-Baked + Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 610 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 45 mg
- Cholesterol: 115 mg