Description
Indulge in succulent chicken breasts stuffed with creamy brie and tangy cranberry sauce, baked until golden. This dish is a delightful blend of flavors that will impress everyone.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz brie cheese, cut into slices
- 1/2 cup cranberry sauce
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish by spraying it with nonstick cooking spray.
- Prepare the Chicken: Place chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and gently pound them to about half an inch thick for even cooking.
- Stuff the Chicken: Create a pocket in each chicken breast by slicing one side without cutting all the way through. Stuff each pocket generously with brie cheese and a spoonful of cranberry sauce.
- Season the Chicken: Drizzle olive oil over the stuffed chicken breasts and season with salt, pepper, and fresh thyme.
- Bake: Place the stuffed chicken breasts in the greased baking dish and bake for about 25-30 minutes or until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Serve: Once cooked through, serve immediately, drizzling any leftover cranberry sauce over the top for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Feel free to substitute brie cheese with goat cheese or cream cheese for different flavor profiles. To enhance flavors, add additional herbs like rosemary or sage. For extra texture, consider searing the chicken in a skillet before baking.