Description
This Cranberry and Brie Stuffed Chicken recipe is a delightful combination of savory and sweet flavors. Juicy chicken breasts are filled with creamy brie cheese and tangy cranberry sauce, then baked to perfection. It’s an elegant yet easy dish that’s perfect for a special dinner or holiday meal.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Filling:
- 4 oz brie cheese, sliced
- 1/2 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze (optional for drizzling)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut pockets: Carefully cut a pocket into the side of each chicken breast. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Stuff chicken: Fill each pocket with brie cheese slices and cranberry sauce. Secure with toothpicks if needed.
- Sear chicken: In a skillet, sear the chicken until golden. Sprinkle with thyme.
- Bake: Transfer skillet to the oven and bake for 18–22 minutes until cooked through.
- Rest and serve: Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Drizzle with balsamic glaze if desired.
Notes
- Pairs well with roasted vegetables, wild rice, or a simple green salad.
- For added crunch, mix chopped pecans into the cranberry sauce.
- Brie can be substituted with goat cheese or mozzarella if preferred.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 430 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 46 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg
