Crispy Apple-Cheddar Stuffed Chicken Breasts

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Stuffed with sweet apple and sharp cheddar, seared to golden perfection and finished with a hint of thyme for a dish kids devour. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, sharp cheddar cheese, Granny Smith 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.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 American cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Cut a horizontal pocket into the side of each chicken breast without cutting through the bottom. Season the inside of each pocket with 1/2 tsp dried thyme, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper.
  2. Step 2: Stuff each chicken breast with 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese and 1/4 cup diced Granny Smith apple, then secure with toothpicks if needed.
  3. Step 3: In a small bowl, mix 1/4 cup breadcrumbs with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper. Press this mixture onto the outside of each stuffed chicken breast.
  4. Step 4: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until butter melts and oil shimmers. Add stuffed chicken breasts and sear for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
  5. Step 5: Transfer skillet to the oven and bake for 15-18 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F internally. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

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