Sweet apples & buttery brie are stuffed inside maple‑glazed chicken breasts & roasted to perfection! This apple and brie stuffed chicken is the BEST chicken dinner you’ll make this year!
Ingredients You’ll Need
Chicken breasts: Try using breasts that are similar in size so their cooking time is the same. (Always use boneless & skinless chicken breasts!)
Apples: I love using sweeter apples like Honeycrisp or Fuji for this recipe. If you prefer a more tart flavor then I would suggest using Granny Smith apples.
Brie: Use your favorite brie! (I’ve found that a wedge of brie is much easier to cut than a large wheel.)
Maple syrup: Adds sweetness to your glaze. (Always use real maple syrup for the best results!)
Dijon mustard: Smooth Dijon mustard works the best!
Garlic: An essential ingredient to any recipe!
Spices: Dried thyme, salt & black pepper are needed to season your chicken!
How to Make Apple and Brie Stuffed Chicken
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (about 200°C).
- Prepare your filling & glaze. Slice your apples and brie then mix your glaze ingredients together and set them aside.
- Prep the chicken. Lay your chicken breasts flat on a cutting board and cut a slit into each one about ¾ of the way through. Then season both sides of your chicken with salt & pepper.
- Sear, stuff & glaze. Heat a large cast‑iron skillet over medium‑high heat and add a splash of olive oil to the pan once it’s hot. Then add your chicken breasts and sear them for 2‑3 minutes per side. Once done, remove your breasts and fill them with 3 slices of brie and 3‑4 slices of apples. (At this point you can secure the chicken with toothpicks in case you’re nervous about the filling spilling out.) Then place the breasts back in your cast iron and brush them with your glaze.
- Bake! Place the cast iron in the oven and bake for about 20‑22 minutes or until the chicken is cooked all the way through. Serve immediately and enjoy!
(Don’t have a cast iron? No worries! Simply sear your chicken in a skillet and transfer it to a baking dish to bake in the oven. It’s that easy!)
Tips For Making the Best Apple Stuffed Chicken Breast
- Place your brie in the freezer for about 10 minutes to make slicing it easier.
- Always sear your chicken before stuffing it! (Only if you’re wanting a pretty golden “crust”.) It’s so much easier doing it this way than stuffing them first. If you stuff them first, your filling has a tendency to fall out when you flip the breasts. (It can be a huge mess and you don’t need that headache.)
- Thinly slice your apples so they’ll lay more evenly in your chicken!
- Make a double batch of glaze for serving! Keep your batches in separate bowls and use one for brushing over your chicken and one for serving! These chicken breasts are so good with extra sauce!
Why you’ll love this stuffed chicken breast recipe!
- So easy! Stuffed chicken always sounds so intimidating – but this recipe couldn’t be any easier! Just a few simple ingredients, 20 minutes in the oven & you’re done!
- So much flavor! Buttery brie + fresh crisp apples + a sweet maple glaze – it’s all so good together!
- Great for entertaining! A festive dish that comes together in minutes! Your guests will be blown away by its looks AND its flavor!
Recipe details
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Course: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
- Keyword: apple, brie, chicken recipes, dinner recipes, maple glaze, stuffed chicken
- Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients (for 2 servings)
For the stuffed chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 Honeycrisp apple, cored and thinly sliced
- 1 wedge of brie cheese, sliced
- Salt & pepper, to taste
For the maple glaze:
- 2 Tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- ¼ tsp dried thyme
- 1 garlic clove, minced
Instructions
To make the glaze:
- Whisk your glaze ingredients together and set it aside.
To make the stuffed chicken:
- Preheat your oven to 400 °F.
- Lay the chicken breasts flat on a cutting board and cut a slit into each one about ¾ of the way through. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat a large cast‑iron skillet over medium‑high heat, add a splash of olive oil once hot, then place your chicken breasts in the pan and sear for 2‑3 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the pan.
- Stuff each breast with the sliced apples and brie. (Use toothpicks to secure if needed.) Return the stuffed breasts to the skillet and brush them with the glaze.
- Place the skillet in the oven and bake for 20‑22 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165 °F). Serve immediately.
Notes
- If you don’t have a cast iron skillet, you can sear the chicken in a regular skillet and then transfer to a baking dish for the oven.
- Consider doubling the glaze: use one portion for brushing the chicken and save extra for serving alongside.