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Impressive Cranberry Brie Stuffed Chicken Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Impressive Cranberry Brie Stuffed Chicken is a flavorful and elegant dish featuring juicy chicken breasts stuffed with creamy Brie cheese and a tangy-sweet cranberry filling. The chicken is seared to a golden perfection, topped with a buttery panko crust, baked to juicy tenderness, and garnished with fresh parsley for a festive and tasty presentation perfect for special occasions or a delightful weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Stuffing

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 4 ounces Brie cheese, rind removed and cut into small pieces
  • 1/2 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
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Cooking and Topping

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Prepare Cranberry Sauce: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the fresh cranberries and cook until they soften, about 5 minutes. Stir in honey, orange juice, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, salt, and black pepper. Continue to cook the mixture for 3-4 minutes until it thickens. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
  2. Stuff the Chicken: Using a sharp knife, cut a pocket into each chicken breast, making sure not to slice all the way through. Stuff each pocket with pieces of Brie cheese and a generous amount of the cooled cranberry mixture. Secure each stuffed chicken breast with toothpicks to keep the filling inside during cooking.
  3. 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 they develop a beautiful golden-brown crust.
  4. Prepare Breadcrumb Topping: In a small bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs with the melted butter. Evenly spread this mixture over the top of each seared chicken breast to add a crunchy, buttery topping.
  5. Bake the Chicken: Transfer the skillet with the chicken breasts into a preheated oven set to 375°F (190°C). Bake the chicken for 20-25 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the chicken is cooked through.
  6. Rest and Garnish: Remove the skillet from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute. Remove toothpicks, garnish with chopped fresh parsley, and serve warm.

Notes

  • Ensure the chicken is sealed well with toothpicks to prevent stuffing from leaking during cooking.
  • The Brie cheese rind can be removed to avoid bitterness and improve melting texture.
  • Fresh cranberries can be substituted with frozen if fresh are not available; just allow a little extra cooking time to soften.
  • Use an oven-safe skillet for easy transfer from stovetop to oven.
  • Let the chicken rest before slicing to keep it juicy.

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