Chicken Stuffed with Walnuts, Apples & Brie |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 2 |
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When I want a simple-to-do weeknight dinner, I often turn to chicken. In this recipe, the stuffing combines sweet and savory flavors, and the sauce makes the dish memorable.Nicole Pavelich, Lexington, Kentucky Ingredients:
1/4 cup chopped onion |
3 tablespoons butter, divided |
1/2 cup chopped peeled apple |
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts, toasted |
1/8 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed |
dash plus 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided |
dash plus 1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided |
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each) |
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder |
2 ounces brie cheese, cubed |
1/4 cup cider vinegar |
3/4 cup unsweetened apple juice, divided |
1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch |
Directions:
1. 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 dash of salt and pepper.
2. Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. 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.
3. In the same skillet, brown chicken in remaining butter. Stir in vinegar and 1/4 cup apple juice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°.
4. Remove chicken to a serving platter; discard toothpicks. Combine cornstarch and remaining apple juice; add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with chicken. Yield: 2 servings.
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