Description
An elegant main course featuring juicy chicken breasts stuffed with creamy brie and tangy cranberry sauce, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 6–8 oz brie cheese
- 4 tbsp cranberry sauce
- 1–2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Fresh rosemary, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the filling by slicing brie and measuring cranberry sauce.
- Pat chicken dry and cut pockets into each breast. Season with salt and pepper.
- Stuff each pocket with brie and cranberry sauce. Secure with toothpicks.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear chicken 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Transfer to the oven at 400°F (200°C) and bake for 20–25 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Rest for 5 minutes, remove toothpicks, slice, and serve with pan juices.
Notes
For a less sweet filling, mix cranberry sauce with a teaspoon of Dijon mustard. You can prepare the stuffing ahead and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before cooking.
- 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