Maple Glazed Apple and Brie Stuffed Chicken
Maple Glazed Apple and Brie Stuffed Chicken is a delightful dish that beautifully combines sweet and savory flavors for an unforgettable meal. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, this recipe features juicy chicken breasts stuffed with crisp honeycrisp apples and creamy brie cheese, all drizzled with a rich maple thyme glaze. It’s a simple yet impressive dish that requires minimal culinary skills, making it an ideal choice for both novice cooks and seasoned chefs alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- 1 honeycrisp apple, thinly sliced
- 4 ounces brie cheese, thinly sliced
- 1 cup apple juice
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- ½ tablespoon minced garlic (about 2 garlic cloves)
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, removed from the stems
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Cut each chicken breast horizontally to create pockets, seasoning the insides with salt and pepper.
- Stuff each pocket with apple slices and brie cheese before folding the chicken back.
- Arrange the stuffed chicken on the baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until nearly cooked through.
- In a small skillet, simmer apple juice, maple syrup, garlic, mustard, thyme, and salt until thickened (about 12-15 minutes).
- Brush glaze over each chicken breast and broil for an additional 10-12 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Serve warm with extra glaze if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast (about 200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg