Description
An elegant weeknight entrée that combines sweet-tart cranberries with creamy brie and a crunchy breadcrumb coating.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- 4 slices of brie cheese
- 4 tablespoons cranberry sauce
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (thyme or rosemary) for seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and pat the chicken breasts dry.
- Cut a horizontal pocket into each chicken breast without cutting all the way through.
- Place a slice of brie and a tablespoon of cranberry sauce inside each pocket.
- Season the outside of the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and herbs.
- Mix breadcrumbs with olive oil and press onto each breast to coat.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a crispier crust, use panko breadcrumbs. Allow the chicken to rest before slicing to retain moisture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg