Description
This delicious dish combines the rich, creamy taste of brie cheese with the tart sweetness of cranberry sauce, perfect for family dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless chicken breasts
- 4 ounces brie cheese, cut into slices
- 1/2 cup cranberry sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh thyme or rosemary for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice a pocket into each chicken breast without cutting all the way through.
- Stuff each pocket with brie slices and a spoonful of 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 until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink inside.
- Let it rest for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
Use a meat thermometer to check the chicken’s internal temperature. It should reach 165°F (75°C) for safe consumption. Serve with roasted vegetables, rice, or a fresh salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg