Description
This Apple-Stuffed Chicken with Brie Cream combines juicy chicken breasts filled with caramelized apples, onions, and herbs, finished with a velvety Brie cream sauce. It’s a luxurious dish that perfectly balances sweet and savory flavors — ideal for holidays, date nights, or elegant dinner parties.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 170–200 g each)
- 2 firm-tart apples (Granny Smith, Pink Lady, or Honeycrisp), thinly sliced
- 150–200 g brie, sliced (rind on or off per preference)
- 1 small shallot, finely minced
- 1 small garlic clove, minced (optional)
- 120 ml apple cider (not vinegar)
- 120–160 ml heavy cream
- 1–2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1–2 tsp pure maple syrup (to taste)
- 1–2 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 1–2 Tbsp neutral oil (for searing)
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves (plus extra for garnish)
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Butterfly each chicken breast to create a pocket. Lightly season inside and out.
- Stuff with a few apple slices and brie; do not overfill. Secure seams with toothpicks.
- Sear seam-side down in hot oil (medium-high) until deep golden, 3–4 minutes. Flip, add butter, and baste briefly.
- Finish on low heat, covered, or transfer to a 190°C/375°F oven until the thickest point registers 165°F/74°C. Move chicken to a warm plate to rest.
- Sauce: In the same pan, sauté shallot (and garlic) 30–60 seconds. Deglaze with cider, scraping up fond; simmer 1–2 minutes. Whisk in Dijon and maple. Lower heat, add cream, and gently whisk. Add a handful of brie pieces, whisking until smooth and glossy. Adjust seasoning and acidity as desired. Stir in any resting juices.
- Serve: Remove toothpicks, slice chicken on a bias, and nap with brie cream sauce. Garnish with thyme and a few fresh apple matchsticks.
- Prep Time: PT20M
- Cook Time: PT35M
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: French-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg