Description
A delightful dish combining tender chicken with creamy brie cheese and sweet-tart cranberry sauce, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup brie cheese, cut into small pieces
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Olive oil, for cooking
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Using a sharp knife, carefully cut a pocket into each chicken breast.
- Stuff the pockets with brie cheese and cranberry sauce, and sprinkle with fresh thyme.
- Season the outside of each chicken breast with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear the chicken for about 4-5 minutes on each side.
- Transfer the seared chicken to a baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Pairs beautifully with a light white wine and can be served with a green salad or seasonal vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg