Description
Juicy chicken breasts stuffed with creamy Brie and sweet-tart cranberry sauce, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 8 oz Brie cheese, sliced
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- Fresh herbs (such as thyme or parsley)
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Olive oil for searing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice a pocket into each chicken breast, being careful not to cut all the way through.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper inside and out.
- Stuff each chicken breast with a slice of Brie cheese and a spoonful of cranberry sauce.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Sear the stuffed chicken breasts for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
- Let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Choose chicken breasts of similar size for even cooking. Use room-temperature Brie for best melting results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of stuffed chicken
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chicken, stuffed chicken, Brie, cranberry, holiday recipe, main dish