Description
A delicious and visually appealing dish featuring succulent chicken breasts stuffed with creamy brie and tangy cranberry sauce, perfect for family dinners and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- 8 oz brie cheese
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- 2 cups spinach or kale
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and make a pocket in the chicken breasts.
- Make the filling: Sauté minced garlic in olive oil, add spinach, stir in cranberry sauce, and fold in brie cheese.
- Stuff the chicken: Season and fill each chicken pocket, securing with toothpicks or twine.
- Sear the chicken: Heat oil in the skillet and sear the chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side.
- Bake the chicken: Transfer to a baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
- Rest and serve: Allow to rest briefly, then slice and enjoy the oozing filling.
Notes
Let the chicken rest after baking for juiciness. Don’t overstuff to avoid leakage during cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chicken, stuffed chicken, cranberry, brie, holiday recipe