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Cranberry Brie Stuffed Chicken

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Juicy chicken breasts are stuffed with creamy brie, tangy cranberry sauce, and crunchy nuts, then roasted to golden perfection for a festive, crowd-pleasing holiday dinner. This elegant main dish comes together quickly and brings comfort and wow-factor to any celebration.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs, trimmed of excess fat)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or fresh, chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 4 oz brie cheese (cut into thin slices, rind on or off as preferred)
  • 1/2 cup whole berry cranberry sauce (homemade or store-bought)
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter
  • Extra cranberry sauce and parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
  2. Butterfly each chicken breast: Slice horizontally through the thickest part, stopping about 1/2 inch from the edge. Open like a book. If uneven, gently pound to 3/4 inch thickness.
  3. Season both sides of each breast with salt, pepper, thyme, and garlic powder. Rub in gently.
  4. In a bowl, mix cranberry sauce, chopped nuts, parsley, and brie slices.
  5. Spoon 1/4 of the filling mixture into each chicken breast, placing it in the center. Fold closed and secure with toothpicks.
  6. Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high. Sear stuffed breasts seam-side up for 2-3 minutes until golden. Flip and sear other side for 2 minutes.
  7. Pour chicken broth around chicken in the pan. Brush tops with melted butter.
  8. Transfer skillet to oven (or baking dish if needed). Bake for 20-25 minutes, until chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F). Brie should be melting and cranberry bubbling.
  9. Remove toothpicks and let chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Garnish with extra cranberry sauce and parsley.

Notes

Don’t overstuff the chicken to prevent leaks. Secure well with toothpicks and remove before serving. Sear for flavor and use a thermometer to avoid overcooking. Prep filling ahead for easy assembly. For gluten-free, check cranberry sauce and broth labels. Variations include swapping brie for goat cheese or camembert, using almonds instead of walnuts, or making vegetarian with eggplant or mushrooms.

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