Description
Cranberry Brie Stuffed Chicken is a delectable dish that harmonizes tender chicken breasts with creamy brie cheese and sweet-tart cranberry sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this recipe features a golden-brown exterior with a gooey interior, making it a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. The combination of flavors and the inviting aroma will elevate any meal, leaving your family and guests asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz each)
- 8 oz brie cheese, rinded and cut into slices
- 1 cup cranberry sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Butterfly each chicken breast by slicing horizontally to create pockets.
- Stuff each pocket with brie cheese slices and cranberry sauce; top with fresh thyme.
- Rub the outside of the chicken with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Place the stuffed chicken in a greased baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F/75°C).
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg