Apple & Brie Stuffed Chicken for a Fancy Night In!
A delicious and elegant dish featuring chicken breasts stuffed with creamy brie cheese and sweet apples, perfect for a fancy dinner at home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Searing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup brie cheese, cut into small pieces
- 1 large apple, cored and diced
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix together the brie cheese, diced apple, walnuts, honey, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Cut a pocket in each chicken breast and stuff with the apple and brie mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear the stuffed chicken breasts for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken in herbs and spices before stuffing.
- Serve with a side of roasted vegetables or a fresh salad.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg