Description
Apple and Brie Stuffed Chicken Breast is a cozy yet elegant dinner made with juicy chicken breasts filled with sweet apples and creamy brie cheese. It’s simple enough for a weeknight, but impressive enough for guests — the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and comforting flavors.
Ingredients
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2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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1 medium apple (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith), thinly sliced
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4 oz brie cheese, cut into small slices
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1 tbsp olive oil
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½ tsp salt
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½ tsp black pepper
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½ tsp garlic powder (optional)
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Fresh thyme or rosemary (optional)
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Butterfly each chicken breast horizontally to create a pocket.
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Season both sides of the chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
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Layer apple slices and brie pieces inside each chicken breast, leaving a small border.
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Fold the chicken closed and secure with toothpicks or kitchen twine.
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Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
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Sear the stuffed chicken breasts for 2–3 minutes per side, until lightly golden.
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Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 15–18 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
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Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
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Do not overstuff — less filling helps prevent brie from leaking out.
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Chilling the stuffed chicken for 10 minutes before cooking helps it hold its shape.
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Always cook stuffed chicken to temperature, not time.
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A little melted brie on the pan is normal and delicious.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Baking + Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg