Description
A delightful recipe for stuffed chicken breasts filled with creamy brie and tart cranberries, perfect for impressing guests during the holidays.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup brie cheese, cut into small pieces
- 1/2 cup cranberry sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix the brie cheese, cranberry sauce, and thyme together.
- Cut a pocket in each chicken breast and season with salt and pepper.
- Stuff each chicken breast with the cranberry and brie mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear the chicken breasts for 3-4 minutes on each side.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken breasts before stuffing.
- Serve with a side of roasted vegetables or a fresh salad.
- This dish can be prepared ahead of time and baked just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg