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Perfect Cranberry Brie Stuffed Chicken Recipe Easy Holiday Dinner Idea

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A festive and easy holiday dinner featuring juicy chicken breasts stuffed with creamy brie and tart cranberry sauce, seasoned with fresh sage and garlic.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz / 170 g each)
  • 6 oz (170 g) brie cheese, rind removed and sliced thin
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) cranberry sauce, homemade or store-bought
  • 1 tablespoon fresh sage, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Toothpicks or kitchen twine for securing the chicken
  • Optional: 1/4 cup (60 ml) white wine or chicken broth for deglazing

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
  2. Using a sharp knife, carefully slice a pocket into the thickest side of each chicken breast without cutting all the way through.
  3. In a small bowl, mix minced garlic, chopped sage, salt (about 1/2 teaspoon per breast), and pepper (1/4 teaspoon per breast). Rub mixture inside the chicken pockets and on the outside.
  4. Stuff each chicken breast with about 1.5 oz (45 g) brie slices and 2 tablespoons (30 ml) cranberry sauce. Secure openings with toothpicks or kitchen twine.
  5. Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken breasts for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
  6. Optionally, splash white wine or chicken broth into the pan before transferring to oven.
  7. Transfer skillet to oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and brie is melted.
  8. Remove chicken from oven and let rest for 5 minutes tented with foil. Remove toothpicks or twine before slicing and serving.

Notes

If chicken browns too quickly during searing, reduce heat. Rest chicken after baking to keep it juicy. Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F (74°C). For dairy-free, substitute brie with a creamy cashew cheese alternative. Cranberry sauce with whole cranberries adds texture. Can prepare stuffed chicken ahead and refrigerate before cooking.

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