Apple and Bacon Stuffed Chicken Breast

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-24 · Updated 2026-04-24

Juicy chicken breasts filled with sweet apple and smoky bacon, baked to golden perfection. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, smoked bacon, honeycrisp apple for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4 (6 ounces each), boneless and skinless chicken breasts
• 4 ounces, diced smoked bacon
• 1 medium, finely diced honeycrisp apple
• 1 small, minced shallot
• 1 tablespoon, chopped fresh thyme
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels, then make a horizontal pocket in each by cutting a slit down the center, being careful not to cut all the way through.
2. Step 2: In a skillet over medium heat, cook 4 ounces diced smoked bacon until crisp, about 5 minutes, then remove with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the bacon fat in the skillet.
3. Step 3: Add 1 small minced shallot to the skillet and cook until softened, about 2 minutes, then stir in 1 medium finely diced honeycrisp apple and 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme, cooking for 3 minutes until apple is slightly softened.
4. Step 4: Stuff each chicken breast pocket with the apple-bacon mixture, then season the outside with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
5. Step 5: In a large ovenproof skillet, heat 2 tablespoons unsalted butter over medium-high heat until melted. Place stuffed chicken breasts in the skillet and sear for 2 minutes per side until golden brown.
6. Step 6: Pour 1/4 cup chicken broth around the chicken, then transfer the skillet to the oven. Bake for 20-25 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F, basting occasionally with pan juices.