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Impressive Cranberry Brie Stuffed Chicken Recipe

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Impressive Cranberry Brie Stuffed Chicken is a delightful dish that combines tender boneless chicken breasts with a rich and creamy brie cheese filling, perfectly complemented by a sweet and tangy cranberry sauce. The chicken is seared to a golden brown and then baked with a crispy panko breadcrumb topping, creating a sophisticated and flavorful entrée ideal for special occasions or a delicious 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
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Cranberry Sauce

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 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

Topping

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the stuffed chicken.
  2. Cook Cranberries: Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the fresh cranberries and cook, stirring occasionally, until they start to soften and burst, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add Flavorings: Stir in honey, orange juice, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, salt, and black pepper into the cranberry mixture. Continue cooking and stirring occasionally for another 3-4 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly.
  4. Cool Cranberry Mixture: Remove the cranberry sauce from heat and set aside to cool completely.
  5. Prepare Chicken Pockets: Carefully cut a pocket into the center of each chicken breast, ensuring not to cut all the way through.
  6. Stuff Chicken: Fill each chicken breast pocket with equal amounts of brie cheese pieces, then spoon the cooled cranberry mixture over the cheese inside each pocket.
  7. Secure Stuffing: Use toothpicks to close the openings of the chicken breasts to keep the filling secure during cooking.
  8. Sear Chicken: Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Place the stuffed chicken breasts in the skillet and sear each side for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Prepare Topping: While the chicken is searing, mix the panko breadcrumbs with melted butter in a small bowl until combined.
  10. Apply Topping: Remove the seared chicken from the skillet temporarily and spread the panko mixture evenly over the top of each chicken breast.
  11. Bake Chicken: Return the skillet with the chicken to the oven. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  12. Rest and Garnish: Remove from oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes. Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley on top before serving to add freshness and color.

Notes

  • Ensure chicken breasts are of even thickness for uniform cooking; pound lightly if needed.
  • Be careful not to cut all the way through the chicken when creating pockets to prevent filling leakage.
  • Use an oven-safe skillet to avoid transferring chicken to another dish for baking.
  • Check internal temperature with a meat thermometer to guarantee the chicken is fully cooked and safe to eat.
  • Remove toothpicks before serving to avoid any choking hazard.

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