Chicken Stuffed With Walnuts, Apples & Brie

Name: Chicken Stuffed With Walnuts, Apples & Brie
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2 Stuffed Chicken Breasts, 2 serving(s)
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; 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided; 1/2 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

Submitted by ElizabethKnicely

"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."

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Ready In:: 45mins
Ingredients:: 13
Yields:: 2 Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Serves:: 2

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
¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt, divided
¹⁄₂ 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

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.