Description
This festive Cranberry Brie Stuffed Chicken is a gourmet centerpiece that’s quick, budget-friendly, and perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 4 oz brie cheese, sliced
- 4 tbsp cranberry sauce
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Toothpicks
Instructions
- Prep Ingredients: Gather and pat dry chicken breasts. Season with salt and pepper.
- Create Pocket: Cut a horizontal pocket into each chicken breast without cutting through.
- Fill Each Breast: Stuff each pocket with brie and cranberry sauce. Seal with toothpicks.
- Season and Sear: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken for 2-3 minutes per side.
- Bake to Finish: Transfer to a baking dish, top with garlic, and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
- Rest & Serve: Let chicken rest for 5–7 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Feel free to customize by adding nuts or different herbs for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg