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4 chicken breast in a pan stuffed with apple and brie cheese.
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Apple and Brie-Stuffed Chicken Breast

Easy-to-make seasoned chicken breasts stuffed with sliced apples and brie. Lightly seared and then baked to perfection in the oven. Perfect weeknight dinner.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Skill Level: Beginner
Servings: 4
Author: Rena Awada

Ingredients

  • 4 medium chicken breasts about 16 ounces- boneless & skinless
  • Kosher salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1 large apple or 2 medium
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 6 ounces brie cheese sliced

Optional:

  • fresh thyme to garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  • Cut the 4 medium chicken breasts lengthwise, but don't go all the way through; Just enough to fit the stuffing.
  • Rub the chicken all over with Kosher salt and pepper, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, and 1 tablespoon olive oil.
    seasoned raw chicken breasts in a bowl.
  • Preheat an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and sear for about 3 minutes per side. Set aside.
    seared chicken breast in a pan.
  • Meanwhile, core the 1 large apple and thinly slice it. Squeeze over the 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice to prevent the apple slices from browning.
    sliced apple and brie on a cutting board.
  • Stuff the seared chicken with the apple and brie slices (6 ounces brie cheese), then secure with toothpicks if needed.
  • Bake the chicken for 15-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
    stuffed chicken breasts seared and baked in a pan.
  • Garnish with fresh thyme, if desired.

Notes

  • It is best to use large chicken breasts for this recipe and not chicken thighs. 
  • Careful not to slice the chicken breasts all the way through.
  • You stuff the chicken breasts "after" searing them a bit, otherwise the brie all melts out into the pan.
  • It is possible to skip searing the chicken breasts. I know some of you would rather skip this step and stuff the chicken breasts and bake. That's fine, you won't get that nice browned color.
  • If searing the chicken breast a bit as I did, try not to cook it thoroughly so you can open it up to stuff it. 
  • Ovens vary; the chicken may only need about 18-20 minutes to cook fully. 

Nutrition

Calories: 466kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 57g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 187mg | Sodium: 1113mg | Potassium: 985mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 358IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 104mg | Iron: 1mg