Description
Indulge in a comforting dish of Cranberry Brie Stuffed Chicken, featuring tender chicken wrapped around creamy brie and tart cranberry sauce—perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz brie cheese, cut into slices
- 1 cup cranberry sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Carefully slice a pocket into the side of each chicken breast and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Stuff each pocket with slices of brie cheese and a generous spoonful of cranberry sauce. Sprinkle fresh thyme inside for added flavor.
- In an oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the stuffed chicken breasts for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of at least 165°F (74°C).
- Allow resting for a few minutes before slicing into the juicy stuffed chicken, drizzling any pan juices over your serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast (approximately 180g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: - For a twist, substitute cranberry sauce with apple butter or use goat cheese instead of brie. - Always pound chicken breasts to an even thickness for uniform cooking.