Description
A delightful dish that combines creamy brie cheese and tart cranberries stuffed inside juicy chicken breasts, perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Chicken Breasts
- 8 oz Brie Cheese, cut into small pieces
- 1 cup Dried Cranberries
- 2 tbsp Fresh Thyme, chopped
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
- Balsamic Glaze (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice each chicken breast horizontally to create a pocket.
- In a mixing bowl, combine brie, dried cranberries, minced garlic, and thyme. Mix until creamy and fragrant.
- Stuff each chicken breast with the brie mixture and secure with toothpicks.
- Rub the chicken with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Sear in an oven-safe skillet for 3-4 minutes on each side.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
- If desired, drizzle balsamic glaze over the chicken before serving.
Notes
Serve with roasted vegetables or over a bed of quinoa for a hearty meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: stuffed chicken, cranberry brie chicken, gourmet chicken recipe, healthy dinner, easy stuffed chicken
