Description
A delicious and elegant dish featuring chicken breasts stuffed with creamy brie cheese and tart cranberry sauce, perfect for impressing guests at dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup brie cheese, cut into small pieces
- 1/2 cup cranberry sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh thyme for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Using a sharp knife, create a pocket in each chicken breast.
- Stuff each pocket with brie cheese and cranberry sauce.
- Season the outside of the chicken with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Place the stuffed chicken breasts in a baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh thyme if desired.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken in herbs before stuffing.
- Serve with a side of roasted vegetables or a fresh salad.
- This dish can be prepared ahead of time and baked just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg