Description
Cranberry Brie Stuffed Chicken is a show-stopping dish that will impress your guests at any dinner party. This elegant recipe features succulent chicken breasts filled with creamy Brie cheese and tangy cranberry sauce, offering a delightful contrast of flavors. Perfect for festive occasions or casual gatherings, this dish is surprisingly easy to prepare, making it a favorite among home cooks. With just ten minutes of prep time and simple ingredients, you can serve up a gourmet meal that looks as good as it tastes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 oz Brie cheese, sliced
- 1/2 cup cranberry sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice pockets into each chicken breast without cutting all the way through.
- Stuff each pocket with 1 oz of Brie and 2 tablespoons of cranberry sauce.
- Secure openings with toothpicks or kitchen twine.
- Season chicken with garlic powder, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat; sear each chicken breast for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Transfer skillet to preheated oven; bake for 20-25 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast (approximately 170g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 115mg