Impressive Cranberry Brie Stuffed Chicken
A delicious and elegant dish featuring chicken breasts stuffed with creamy brie cheese and tart cranberry sauce.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 ounces brie cheese
- 1/2 cup cranberry sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Optional: fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Mix the brie cheese with the cranberry sauce in a bowl.
- Spoon the filling onto one side of each chicken breast and fold, securing with toothpicks if necessary.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, and sear the chicken for about 4-5 minutes on each side.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let the chicken rest, then slice and serve garnished with parsley.
Notes
Feel free to customize the filling with different cheeses or herbs to suit your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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