Brie-Stuffed Chicken Breasts

[mish]

Brie-Stuffed Chicken Breasts

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion -- chopped
1 Granny Smith apple, cored, coarsely chop
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup apple cider
4 ounces Brie cheese, rind removed, cut into chunks
4 medium chicken breast halves, on the bone, with skin (2 lbs)

Heat oil in medium size nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook until very tender, about 8 minutes. Add apple, 1/2 teaspoon thyme, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and 1/4 cup cider; cook until apples are tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Let cool slightly; Stir in Brie. Divide stuffing into 4 equal portions.


Heat oven to 400°. Run fingers under breast skin to separate from flesh. Put one-fourth of the stuffing under the skin of each breast; press gently to distribute filling evenly. Season chicken with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Place in 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish.

Bake in 400 degree oven until no longer pink near bone, 35 minutes. (180 degrees on instant-read meat thermometer). Remove chicken to platter; keep warm. Prepare sauce: Skim fat from baking dish. Scrape drippings into small saucepan. Heat over medium heat. Add remaining 1/2 cup apple cider; cook to reduce by half. Stir in remaining 1/2 teaspoon thyme and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Spoon over chicken.
Serves 4.

[pdswife]

This one made my mouth water. I can't wait to try it ! Thanks for posting!!!

[middie]

ummm yeah okay i'm smacking my lips with this one lol

[Alix]

I wonder if you could pound boneless breasts and stuff with this mixture? I may try that. I don't buy bone in breasts.

[middie]

alix i don't see why you couldn't. just secure them with toothpicks. that's what i'd do.

[mish]

Originally Posted by Alix

I wonder if you could pound boneless breasts and stuff with this mixture? I may try that. I don't buy bone in breasts.

You could try cutting about a 2" deep by 2" long slash to make a pocket & add filling. OR - pound the breasts flat, lay on the filling & roll em up.

[Alix]

I'm going to roll them. I am making them for dinner tomorrow night. I will post back and let you know how they were.

[Alix]

OK, I am finally getting around to doing these TONIGHT. Will post results later.

[norgeskog]

that sounds great mish. guess I could use bonless skinless breasts and cut a pocket or pound it 1/4" thick and roll the ingredients inside. Love brie and apples together.

[Alix]

I made it last night and it was FABULOUS. I rolled the breasts in parmesan and breadcrumbs and there is not a sniff left. They were one of the best we have had in ages. THANKS mish.