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Apple & Brie Stuffed Chicken

Warm, juicy chicken breasts stuffed with melty Brie cheese and sweet, crisp apples, roasted alongside tender asparagus for a cozy and elegant meal ready in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Apple & Brie Stuffed Chicken
  • 2 boneless chicken breasts plump, even-sized
  • 1 apple (Honeycrisp or Gala) thinly sliced
  • 4 oz brie sliced, rind edible or trimmed
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp dried thyme (or Italian seasoning) adds herbal note
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard for glaze
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup for glaze
  • 8-10 spears asparagus roasted alongside chicken
  • 2 tsp olive oil for roasting asparagus and searing chicken

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Step 2: Carefully slice a pocket into each chicken breast, creating a cavity without cutting through.
  3. Step 3: Season chicken on both sides with salt, black pepper, and dried thyme or Italian seasoning.
  4. Step 4: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with a little olive oil. Sear chicken breasts for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.
  5. Step 5: Stuff each chicken pocket with thin apple slices and Brie. Place stuffed breasts on prepared baking pan.
  6. Step 6: Toss asparagus spears with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Arrange around the chicken on the pan.
  7. Step 7: Whisk together maple syrup, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic. Brush glaze generously over chicken breasts.
  8. Step 8: Bake in preheated oven for 18–22 minutes until chicken is cooked through (165°F/74°C internal temperature), Brie is melted, apples tender, and asparagus roasted.

Notes

Use a sharp knife to create chicken pockets. Don't overstuff to prevent bursting. Pat chicken dry before searing for a golden crust. Leftovers keep in the fridge up to 3 days or freeze up to 2 months. Reheat gently in oven for best texture. Try swapping Brie for goat cheese or mozzarella, or apples for Granny Smith or Fuji. Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.