Impressive Cranberry Brie Stuffed Chicken
A delightful dish combining savory chicken, creamy brie, and sweet-tart cranberries, perfect for dinner parties or special family meals.
Ingredients
Chicken Preparation
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil for cooking
- 4 ounces brie cheese, rind removed and cut into small pieces
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Cranberry Mixture
- 1/2 cup fresh cranberries fresh is best for flavor
- 1/4 cup honey adjust to taste preference
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Topping
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted to combine with panko
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the fresh cranberries to the pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften and burst, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the honey, orange juice, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, salt, and black pepper.
- Continue cooking the cranberry mixture for another 3-4 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Remove the cranberry mixture from the heat and set it aside to cool.
- Cut a pocket in the center of each chicken breast and stuff each with equal amounts of the brie cheese pieces.
- Spoon the cooled cranberry mixture into each chicken breast over the brie cheese.
- Secure the openings with toothpicks.
Cooking
- Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
- Place the stuffed chicken breasts in the skillet and sear them for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Combine the panko breadcrumbs and melted butter in a small bowl.
- Once the chicken is browned, remove it from the skillet and set it aside.
- Spread the panko mixture evenly over the top of each chicken breast.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and transfer to the preheated oven.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the chicken just before serving.
Notes
Serve hot with roasted vegetables or a fresh salad for a beautiful presentation. Adjust sweetness of cranberry mixture to taste. For different flavors, try goat cheese or cream cheese instead of brie.