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Apple and Brie Stuffed Chicken Breast

Juicy chicken breasts stuffed with creamy Brie, crisp apple slices, garlic, and fresh thyme, then seared and baked until golden and tender. This easy sweet-and-savory dinner is perfect for a cozy weeknight meal or special occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 430
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 4 oz Brie cheese sliced
  • 1 medium Honeycrisp or Granny Smith apple thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Pat the chicken breasts dry. Carefully cut a pocket into the thickest part of each breast, making sure not to cut completely through.
  3. Season both the inside and outside of the chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, and minced garlic.
  4. Fill each chicken breast with Brie slices, apple slices, and fresh thyme.
  5. Secure the opening with toothpicks if needed.
  6. Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
  7. Sear the stuffed chicken for 2–3 minutes per side, until golden brown.
  8. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 18–25 minutes, or until the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) in the thickest part.
  9. Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes.
  10. Carefully remove the toothpicks, garnish with fresh thyme, and serve warm.

Notes

Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, or Pink Lady apples work especially well.
Slice the apples thinly so they soften while the chicken cooks.
Don't overfill the chicken because the Brie will melt during baking.
Secure the chicken with toothpicks to help keep the filling inside.
Some Brie may melt out during cooking, which is completely normal.
Always check the thickest part of the chicken with a meat thermometer and cook to 165°F.
Resting the chicken for 5 minutes helps keep it juicy.