Description
A quick and elegant weeknight dish, combining tender chicken breast stuffed with creamy Brie and tangy cranberry sauce, delivering delightful sweet-and-savory flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- 8 oz Brie cheese, sliced
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Pat chicken breasts dry and pound to an even thickness (about 1/2 inch).
- Carefully cut a pocket in each chicken breast without cutting through.
- Season chicken inside and out with salt and pepper.
- Stuff each pocket with slices of Brie and a spoonful of cranberry sauce.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 160°F (74°C).
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a lighter version, consider using reduced-fat Brie or substituting with cream cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg