Description
Cranberry Brie Stuffed Chicken is the ultimate holiday dish that combines juicy chicken breasts with creamy Brie and tart cranberries, all baked to perfection. This show-stopping entrée not only captivates your taste buds but also creates unforgettable memories around the dinner table. Simple yet elegant, this recipe is perfect for festive gatherings or cozy family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz Brie cheese, sliced
- 1 cup cranberry sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Slice each chicken breast horizontally to create pockets, being careful not to cut all the way through.
- Stuff each pocket generously with slices of Brie cheese and cranberry sauce.
- Drizzle olive oil over the stuffed chicken and season with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Place the stuffed chicken in the baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg