Description
Savor the delightful combination of creamy Brie and crisp apples stuffed inside tender chicken breasts, perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz each)
- 8 oz Brie cheese, cubed
- 2 medium Granny Smith apples, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Using a sharp knife, carefully create pockets in each chicken breast without cutting through completely.
- In a bowl, mix together sliced apples, cubed Brie cheese, and fresh thyme until well combined.
- Generously fill each chicken pocket with the apple-Brie mixture. Secure with toothpicks if necessary.
- Drizzle olive oil over each stuffed chicken breast and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Place the stuffed chicken in the prepared baking dish. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: - For added flavor and nutrients, consider incorporating spinach alongside the apple-Brie filling. - You can substitute Brie with goat cheese or Havarti for different taste profiles. - To add crunch, mix in chopped walnuts or pecans into the filling.