Description
This delightful recipe combines juicy apples, creamy Brie cheese, and tender chicken breasts, all glazed with a sweet and tangy maple Dijon sauce. The result is a flavorful and elegant dish perfect for a special dinner or a cozy weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz each)
- 1 medium Granny Smith apple, thinly sliced
- 4 oz light Brie cheese, sliced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Glaze:
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp creamy Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp whole grain Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Chicken: Slice each chicken breast horizontally to create a pocket. Fill with apple slices and Brie, then season with salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Sear the Chicken: Cook the stuffed chicken in a skillet until golden brown on both sides.
- Make the Glaze: Combine maple syrup and both types of Dijon mustard in a bowl.
- Glaze and Bake: Brush the chicken with the glaze and bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
Notes
- Make sure not to overstuff the chicken breasts to prevent the filling from spilling out.
- Feel free to adjust the seasoning and glaze to suit your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking, Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 356 kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 46g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
