Description
Cranberry Brie Stuffed Chicken is a sumptuous dish that combines juicy chicken breasts with rich brie cheese and tangy cranberry sauce. This delightful recipe is perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy weeknight dinner. With its harmonious blend of sweet and savory flavors, each bite offers a gourmet experience that is both easy to prepare and utterly delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup brie cheese, cut into chunks
- ½ cup cranberry sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 2 tsp fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried thyme)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Create pockets in each chicken breast by slicing horizontally but not all the way through.
- Stuff each pocket with cranberry sauce followed by brie cheese.
- Drizzle olive oil over the chicken and season generously with salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest for five minutes before serving, drizzling any extra cranberry sauce from the dish over top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg