Brie Stuffed Blackened Chicken With Heirloom Tomato Salad

Serves: 2

Jewel Boehm

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

53

Spice

47

Sweetness

48

Sourness

43

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.3

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 tbsp

Paprika

1 tbsp

Ground Cumin

1 tsp

Onion Powder

1 tbsp

Dried Thyme

1 pinch

Salt

3 tbsps

Light Olive Oil

Directions:

1

For the chicken: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F

2

Cut a 2 to 3-inch pocket in each chicken breast, and insert a wedge of Brie deep into each pocket and is covered with the top of the pocket

3

In a large mixing bowl, add all the dried herbs and spices

4

Add the chicken and gently toss the in the mixture, coating evenly (keeping the cheese in the pocket)

5

In a large skillet over high heat, add oil and sear the chicken on both sides until dark brown, but not burned, normally 3 to 4 minutes on each side

6

Put the skillet in the oven to bake until cooked through, about 6 to 8 minutes

7

Remove the chicken from the oven to a cutting board and let rest for 3 to 4 minutes

8

For the salad: Dice the heirloom tomatoes and add them to a large mixing bowl

9

Stir in the next 4 ingredients

10

Toss to combine and add the fresh basil just before serving

11

Slice the chicken and arrange on a serving platter

12

Serve with the tomato salad

13

Great simple lunch or dinner