Impressive Cranberry Brie Stuffed Chicken Recipe
This Impressive Cranberry Brie Stuffed Chicken combines juicy, tender chicken breasts stuffed with creamy brie cheese and a tangy, spiced cranberry mixture. Finished with a crispy panko breadcrumb topping and baked to perfection, this elegant dish offers a beautiful balance of sweet, savory, and fragrant flavors, perfect for a special dinner or holiday meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Chicken and Stuffing
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 ounces brie cheese, rind removed and cut into small pieces
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Cranberry Mixture
- 1/2 cup fresh cranberries
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Additional Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the stuffed chicken.
- Cook cranberries: Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the fresh cranberries and cook, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften and burst, about 5 minutes.
- Make cranberry sauce: Stir in the honey, orange juice, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, salt, and black pepper. Continue cooking the mixture for 3-4 minutes until it thickens slightly, then remove from heat and set aside to cool.
- Prepare chicken pockets: Cut a pocket in the center of each chicken breast carefully without cutting all the way through.
- Stuff chicken: Stuff each chicken breast with equal amounts of brie cheese pieces, then spoon the cooled cranberry mixture over the brie inside the pocket.
- Secure filling: Use toothpicks to secure the openings of the chicken breasts to keep the stuffing intact during cooking.
- Sear chicken: Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Place the stuffed chicken breasts in the skillet and sear for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Prepare breadcrumb topping: While the chicken sears, combine panko breadcrumbs and melted butter in a small bowl.
- Add topping: Remove the browned chicken from the skillet briefly, spread the panko mixture evenly over the top of each chicken breast.
- Bake: Return the skillet with chicken to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Rest and garnish: Remove from oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes. Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the chicken before serving for a fresh burst of color and flavor.
Notes
- Ensure chicken is fully cooked by checking internal temperature to 165°F (74°C) for safety.
- Removing the rind from the brie cheese prevents waxy texture and ensures a smooth melt.
- Using an oven-safe skillet simplifies the cooking process from searing to baking in one pan.
- To prevent the cranberry sauce from being too runny, allow it to thicken properly before stuffing.
- Toothpicks are important to keep the stuffing inside the chicken during cooking; remember to remove before serving.
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