Description
A delightful and savory baked chicken recipe featuring juicy boneless chicken breasts stuffed with a creamy apple and brie cheese mixture, seasoned with garlic, thyme, and enhanced with a touch of balsamic vinegar. Perfect for a flavorful and elegant weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Stuffing:
- 8 ounces brie cheese
- 2 medium apples, sliced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Other:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the stuffed chicken.
- Sauté Apples: In a skillet over medium heat, warm the olive oil and add the sliced apples. Sauté them until they soften, which usually takes about 3-5 minutes. This brings out their sweetness and ensures they are tender inside the chicken.
- Prepare Stuffing: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened apple slices, brie cheese, garlic powder, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Mix gently to combine the flavors evenly.
- Stuff Chicken Breasts: Carefully create a pocket in each chicken breast by slicing horizontally, making sure not to cut all the way through. Stuff each pocket generously with the apple and brie mixture.
- Seal and Season: Secure each stuffed breast with toothpicks to keep the filling inside. Drizzle the outside of the chicken breasts with balsamic vinegar for added flavor and slight tang.
- Bake: Place the stuffed chicken breasts in a baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Notes
- You can substitute brie cheese with camembert or mozzarella for a different flavor profile.
- Use cooking twine instead of toothpicks if preferred to secure the chicken pockets.
- Check the internal temperature of chicken with a meat thermometer for safe consumption.
- Serve with a fresh green salad or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
- Ensure apples are not overcooked during sautéing to keep some texture inside the stuffing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Apple stuffed chicken, Brie cheese chicken, baked stuffed chicken breasts, savory chicken recipe, autumn chicken dish
