Apple Brie Stuffed Chicken Breasts Food

APPLE & BRIE STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Wash the chicken and pat dry with paper towels.
• Transfer the chicken to a clean cutting board. Lightly press each chicken breast flat with one hand; use a sharp knife to cut a slit horizontally along one edge of the breast, cutting nearly to the opposite side but not all the way through. Open it so it forms two flaps, attached at the center, like a butterfly. Set aside - keep refrigerated.
• To a small mixing bowl, add the diced apple, lemon juice, lemon zest, sage, 3 tablespoons of bread crumbs, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
• Stuff each breast with about a quarter of the apple mixture and 1 slice of Brie; close the flap, press it down firmly, and set the chicken aside.
• Transfer the stuffed chicken breasts to a baking sheet. (There is no need to seal them around the edges.) Sprinkle the breasts with salt and pepper.
• Combine the remaining bread crumbs, parsley, and salt and pepper to taste in a shallow dish. Lightly beat the egg with a fork in another dish.
• One at a time, hold the chicken breast together and dip in the beaten egg - coat on both sides. Dredge in the bread crumb mixture, turning it over to coat well. Repeat until done.
• Next, drizzle 2 teaspoons of olive oil into a large heavy-bottom skillet; set over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts; brown on each side (about 2 - 3 minutes per side).
• Transfer the chicken breasts to a large casserole dish; add 1/2 cup of the apple cider/juice, the chicken broth, and the thyme sprigs. Place in the oven and bake for 15 - 20 minutes, or until no longer pink inside.
• While the chicken is baking, heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and sauté for about 15 - 20 minutes, stirring often. Cook until they turn deep golden brown. To the onions add the garlic, sliced apples, cinnamon and wine and cook for about 5 more minutes, or until the liquid evaporates. Cover and keep warm.
• Transfeer the chicken to a warmed serving platter; cover with foil to keep warm.
• Whisk together the remaining apple cider/juice, the mustard, and the cinnamon; bring to a boil in a small sauce pan on high heat for 3 minutes until the sauce is reduced and slightly thickened.
• Spoon the carmelized onions and cinnamon apples, followed by the sauce over the chicken. Serve immediately.

CHICKEN STUFFED WITH WALNUTS, APPLES & BRIE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute onion in 1 tablespoon butter for 1 minute. Add apple; cook 2-3 minutes longer or until apple is golden brown. Remove from the heat; add walnuts, rosemary, and a 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper.
• Flatten chicken to 1/4 inch thickness; sprinkle with garlic powder and remaining salt and pepper. Place apple mixture and Brie on half of each chicken breast; fold chicken over. Secure with toothpicks if necessary.
• In the same skillet, brown chicken in remaining butter. Stir in vinegar and 1/4 cup apple juice. Bring to boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°F.
• Remove chicken to a serving platter; discard toothpicks. Combine cornstarch and remaining apple juice; add to the pan. Bring to boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with chicken. Yield: 2 servings.

BRIE AND APPLE CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°F.
• Warm 1 Tablespoon butter or margarine in a large non-stick saute pan over medium-high heat.
• Add the apples and saute until softened.
• Set the saute pan aside because you will need it again.
• Tuck a slice of Brie and several slices of apple into the pocket on the underside of the chicken breast between the breast and the tenderloin.
• Season the chicken with salt & pepper.
• Pat a little flour onto both sides of each chicken breast.
• In the saute pan warm 1 Tablespoon butter or margarine over high heat.
• When the butter or margarine foams add the chicken breasts and brown them on both sides.
• Transfer the chicken to a sheetpan, stuffed-side-down, and put it into the oven for 12-14 minutes.
• While the chicken is cooking, make the sauce.
• Pour the cider and the broth into the saute pan and boil it over high heat until reduced to about 1/2 cups.
• Swirl int the remaining 2 Tablespoons of butter or margarine.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• To serve, divide the chicken among serving plates and pour a little sauce over each.
• Serve with a nice brown rice pilaf and nice green vegetable.
• Enjoy!

BRIE-STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH MAPLE GLAZE

Steps:

• Heat 1/2 tablespoons oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add onions and sauté until well carmaelized. Remove from pan and let cool. Measure out 1/2 cup cooked onions and finely chop; set aside for sauce.
• Combine cheese, remaining cooled onions and 1/2 tablespoons thyme; season lightly and mix well.
• Preheat oven to 375°F Lay chicken breasts, smooth side down, on a cutting board. Cut a pocket in each breast with a sharp knife. Divide cheese and onion filling evenly between pockets. Cover with chicken filet.
• Heat remaining oil in same sauté pan over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and peper and sear until golden and brown, 1-2 minutes per side. Place in a roasting pan and cook 20-25 minutes. Let rest 5 minutes.
• Return skillet to medium-high heat; pour maple syrup in pan to deglaze. Stir in broth, reserved caramelized onions and remaining thyme. Bring to a boil and reduce by half. Remove pan from heat, add any juices from the resting chicken and swirl in cold butter. Serve chicken breasts with maple sauce.