Print

Apple and Brie Stuffed Chicken Recipe

Print Recipe

★★★★★

4.6 from 113 reviews

This Apple and Brie Stuffed Chicken recipe combines tender chicken breasts with a sweet and savory filling of creamy brie cheese, fresh Granny Smith apples, thyme, and honey. Searing the stuffed chicken gives a beautiful golden crust, while baking ensures juicy, flavorful results. Perfect for an elegant yet easy weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

Scale

Chicken

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)

Filling

  • 8 oz creamy brie cheese, cubed
  • 2 medium Granny Smith apples, diced
  • 2 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
  • 2 tbsp honey

Other

  • 2 tbsp olive oil (plus more for searing)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Balsamic vinegar (optional)

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 olive oil and sauté the diced apples and fresh thyme until softened, about 5 minutes. This softening process enhances the apple flavor and aroma.
  3. Combine Filling: Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the cubed brie cheese and honey until the mixture is well combined and creamy.
  4. Prepare Chicken Pockets: Carefully slice pockets into each chicken breast without cutting fully through. These pockets will hold the apple and brie filling.
  5. Stuff Chicken: Generously fill each chicken breast pocket with the apple-brie mixture, ensuring an even distribution of flavors inside.
  6. Sear Chicken: Heat additional olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear each stuffed chicken breast for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown, locking in juices and creating a flavorful crust.
  7. Bake: Transfer the skillet with seared chicken breasts to the preheated oven. Bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C) to ensure the chicken is fully cooked and juicy.
  8. Serve: Optionally drizzle with balsamic vinegar for a tangy contrast before serving. Let the chicken rest a few minutes for best texture.

Notes

  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is cooked through to a safe internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
  • Granny Smith apples work best for their tartness, which balances the creamy brie and honey sweetness.
  • If you don’t have fresh thyme, dried thyme can be used but reduce the quantity by half.
  • Feel free to substitute brie with another mild creamy cheese such as Camembert or cream cheese for variation.
  • Using an oven-safe skillet avoids transferring the chicken to another dish for baking, making preparation easier.
  • Letting the chicken rest after baking allows juices to redistribute and keeps the meat moist.

Keywords: Apple stuffed chicken, brie chicken breast, baked stuffed chicken, chicken with apples and cheese, easy stuffed chicken recipe

Find it online: https://chefmilacook.com/apple-and-brie-stuffed-chicken-recipe/