Description
Cranberry and Brie Stuffed Chicken is a cozy and impressive dish that combines tender chicken breasts with creamy Brie cheese and tart cranberry sauce. This delightful meal offers a perfect balance of savory and sweet flavors, making it an excellent choice for holidays, special dinners, or any day you crave something extraordinary. Your taste buds will celebrate this delicious creation, and your guests will be asking for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz creamy Brie cheese, sliced
- 1/2 cup cranberry sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut a pocket into each chicken breast and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Stuff each pocket with slices of Brie cheese and 2 tablespoons of cranberry sauce, adding fresh thyme.
- Secure pockets with toothpicks or kitchen twine, then brush lightly with olive oil.
- Bake in a baking dish for 25-30 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Allow resting for a few minutes before serving with extra cranberry sauce on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg