Description
A foolproof festive showstopper blending sweet-tart cranberry, creamy brie, and golden seared chicken, perfect for Christmas dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 8 ounces brie cheese, cut into slices
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Lay out chicken breasts and pat dry with paper towels.
- Cut pockets into the chicken breasts without slicing all the way through.
- Stuff each pocket with brie slices and cranberry sauce, securing openings with toothpicks.
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and rosemary.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer chicken to a baking dish, sprinkle minced garlic on top, and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
- Let rest for 5-7 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Using room-temperature brie ensures it melts reliably. If using frozen cranberries, prepare a quick stovetop compote for filling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg