Description
Cranberry Brie Stuffed Chicken is a cozy, elegant dinner that’s easier than it looks. Juicy chicken breasts are filled with creamy brie and tart cranberry sauce, then topped with buttery breadcrumbs for a sweet-and-savory masterpiece that melts in your mouth. Perfect for holidays, date nights, or anytime you want to impress without stress.
Ingredients
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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 cup fresh cranberries
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2 tbsp honey
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2 tbsp orange juice
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¼ tsp ground cinnamon
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⅛ tsp ground ginger
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½ tsp salt
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¼ tsp black pepper
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4 oz brie cheese, sliced
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½ cup panko breadcrumbs
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2 tbsp melted butter
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1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add cranberries and cook until they begin to burst, about 5 minutes.
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Stir in honey, orange juice, cinnamon, ginger, salt, and black pepper. Cook 3–4 more minutes until slightly thickened, then remove from heat and let cool.
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Slice a pocket into each chicken breast, being careful not to cut through.
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Stuff each chicken breast with brie slices and a spoonful of the cranberry mixture. Secure with toothpicks.
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In an oven-safe skillet, heat a little olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear each chicken breast 2–3 minutes per side until golden.
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Combine panko breadcrumbs with melted butter and sprinkle over the chicken.
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Transfer skillet to oven and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
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Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley.
Notes
Don’t overstuff the chicken; a little filling goes a long way.
You can prepare the cranberry sauce up to a day ahead.
Brie substitutes: camembert or cream cheese.
Pairs beautifully with roasted vegetables or creamy scalloped potatoes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Oven-baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 485 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 640 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 43 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg