Baked Apple and Brie Stuffed Chicken Breast
Tender chicken breasts stuffed with sweet baked apples and creamy Brie cheese, baked to golden perfection for a comforting entrée. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, Fuji apple, Brie cheese for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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 oz each) boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 medium, peeled and diced into 1/4-inch pieces Fuji apple
- 4 oz, rind removed and sliced Brie cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup (optional topping) shredded mozzarella cheese
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Using a sharp knife, cut a horizontal pocket into each of the 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts without cutting all the way through.
- Step 2: Toss 1 medium diced Fuji apple with 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves and 1 tbsp olive oil in a small bowl.
- Step 3: Stuff each chicken breast pocket with approximately 1 oz Brie cheese slices and a quarter of the apple mixture.
- Step 4: Secure the opening with toothpicks if needed. Rub the outside of each chicken breast with remaining 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
- Step 5: Place chicken breasts in a baking dish and bake for 25 minutes until chicken is cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Step 6: Optional: Sprinkle 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese over chicken in the last 5 minutes to melt and brown lightly before serving.









