Maple Glazed Apple and Brie Stuffed Chicken Recipe
This Maple Glazed Apple and Brie Stuffed Chicken recipe combines tender boneless chicken breasts filled with thinly sliced honeycrisp apples and creamy brie cheese. Baked to juicy perfection and finished with a sweet, savory maple glaze made from apple cider, garlic, Dijon mustard, and fresh thyme, this dish offers a beautiful balance of flavors perfect for a comforting yet elegant meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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For the Chicken
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 honeycrisp apple, sliced thin into half moons
- 4 ounces brie cheese, sliced thin
For the Maple Glaze
- 1 cup apple cider or apple juice
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- ½ tablespoon minced garlic (about 2 garlic cloves)
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, removed from the stems
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Surface: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or spray a broil-safe skillet lightly with nonstick spray to prevent sticking.
- Butterfly and Season Chicken: Cut each chicken breast horizontally to create a pocket without slicing all the way through, so it opens like a book. Season the inside of each breast with kosher salt and black pepper evenly.
- Stuff the Chicken: Layer thin slices of honeycrisp apple inside each butterflied chicken breast, approximately 7 to 9 slices. Then layer 3 to 4 thin slices of brie on top of the apples. Carefully fold the chicken breasts back together to encase the filling.
- Bake the Chicken: Arrange the stuffed chicken breasts onto the prepared baking sheet or skillet. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes until they are almost fully cooked through.
- Make the Maple Glaze: While the chicken bakes, combine apple cider or juice, pure maple syrup, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, fresh thyme leaves, and kosher salt in a small skillet over medium heat. Simmer gently until the glaze has thickened and reduced by half, which should take about 12 to 15 minutes.
- Broil with Glaze: Turn the oven to broil. Brush the thickened maple glaze liberally over the partially cooked chicken breasts. Broil for 10 to 12 minutes more, watching carefully to prevent burning, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the glaze turns lightly golden and caramelized.
- Serve: Remove the chicken from the oven and serve warm with additional maple glaze drizzled over the top for an extra burst of flavor.
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Notes
- Watch the chicken carefully during broiling to ensure the glaze becomes golden brown but does not burn.
- Cut the brie cheese while it is cold from the refrigerator to make slicing into thin pieces easier and less sticky.
- You can substitute apple cider with apple juice in the glaze if preferred or if unavailable.
- Ensure the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) to guarantee it is safely cooked.
Keywords: Chicken stuffed with brie, Apple stuffed chicken breast, Maple glazed chicken, Baked stuffed chicken, Fall chicken recipe
