Description
Cranberry Brie Stuffed Chicken is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken breasts with creamy brie cheese and sweet-tart cranberry sauce, creating a perfect balance of flavors. This easy-to-make recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or special occasions, impressing guests with its stunning presentation and mouth-watering taste. Serve it alongside roasted vegetables or fluffy mashed potatoes for a complete meal the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz brie cheese, sliced
- 1 cup cranberry sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tsp fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat chicken breasts dry and place on a cutting board.
- Carefully slice each breast horizontally to create pockets.
- Stuff each pocket with slices of brie and a generous spoonful of cranberry sauce; sprinkle with thyme.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; sear each stuffed chicken breast for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Transfer seared chicken to an oven-safe dish and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and cheese is bubbling.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast (approximately 180g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg