Description
A gourmet yet simple dish featuring tender chicken breasts topped with creamy brie cheese and a luscious apricot glaze, perfect for special occasions or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
6 oz brie cheese, sliced
1/2 cup apricot preserves
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Fresh thyme (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer the seared chicken to a baking dish.
- Place slices of brie cheese over each piece of chicken.
- In a small bowl, mix the apricot preserves and Dijon mustard until combined.
- Spoon the apricot glaze over the chicken and brie.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh thyme if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
- Substitute brie with camembert or goat cheese for a different flavor profile.
- Swap apricot preserves with peach or fig preserves for variation.
- Add red pepper flakes to the glaze for a sweet and spicy kick.
- Assemble the dish ahead and bake just before serving.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) internally.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with topping
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
