Description
A succulent chicken breast stuffed with creamy Brie cheese and sweet-tart cranberry sauce, delivering a delightful harmony of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 4 oz Brie cheese, cut into slices
- 1/2 cup cranberry sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
- Fresh herbs (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice each chicken breast horizontally to create a pocket.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
- Stuff each pocket with slices of Brie cheese and a spoonful of cranberry sauce.
- Secure the pockets with toothpicks if necessary.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chicken breasts and sear for 3-4 minutes on each side.
- Transfer the seared chicken to a baking dish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
Let the chicken rest after baking to enhance juiciness. Adjust cooking time based on the size of the chicken breasts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg