Brie and Apple Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Brie and Apple Stuffed Chicken Breasts

 Ingredients:

2 Tablespoons Olive Oil

1/2 Cup Chopped Onion

1 Tart Apple, Cored, Coarsely Chopped

1 Teaspoon Dried Leaf Thyme, Divided

1 Teaspoon Salt, Divided

1/2 Teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper, Divided

3/4 Cup Apple Cider, Divided

4 Ounces Brie Cheese, Without Rind, Cut In Small Chunks

4 Medium Chicken Breast Halves, Bone-In, With Skin (2 Lbs)

Preparation:

Heat Oil Innonstick Skillet Over Medium Heat. Add Onion; Cook Until Quite Tender, About 7 To 8 Minutes. Add Chopped Apple, 1/2 Teaspoon Thyme, 1/4 Teaspoon Salt, 1/4 Teaspoon Pepper And 1/4 Cup Cider; Cook Until Apples Are Tender, About 4 To 6 Minutes. Remove From Heat And Let Cool Slightly, Stir In Brie. Divide Stuffing Into 4 Equal Portions.

Heat Oven To 400°.

Run Fingers Under Breast Skin To Separate From Meat. Put 1/4 Of The Stuffing Under The Skin Of Each Chicken Breast; Press Gently To Distribute Filling Evenly Under Skin. Season Chicken With 1/2 Teaspoon Salt And 1/4 Teaspoon Pepper. Place In 13 X 9 X 2-Inch Baking Dish.

Bake At 400° Until Chicken Is Tender And Juices Run Clear When Pierced With A Fork, About 35 To 45 Minutes. The Chicken Should Read About 180° On An Instant-Read Meat Thermometer. Remove Chicken To Serving Dish And Keep Warm.

Prepare Sauce: Skim Fat From Baking Dish And Spoon Drippings Into Small Saucepan. Heat Over Medium Heat. Add Remaining 1/2 Cup Apple Cider; Simmer Briskly To Reduce By Half. Stir In Remaining 1/2 Teaspoon Thyme And 1/4 Teaspoon Salt. Spoon Over Chicken.

P.S: It is very healthy and light. When I am on a diet, I usually cook it. Please comment :)