Cranberry Brie Stuffed Chicken (Printable Version)

Juicy chicken breasts stuffed with creamy brie and sweet-tart cranberry sauce, finished with crispy golden panko breadcrumbs.

# Ingredients:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

→ Cranberry Filling

02 - 1/2 cup fresh cranberries
03 - 1/4 cup honey
04 - 1/4 cup orange juice
05 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
06 - 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
07 - 4 ounces brie cheese, rind removed and cut into small pieces

→ Coating

08 - 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
09 - 1 tablespoon butter, melted

→ Seasonings & Garnish

10 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
11 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
12 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
13 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

# Steps:

01 - Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F).
02 - Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add fresh cranberries and cook, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften and burst, about 5 minutes.
03 - Stir in honey, orange juice, cinnamon, ginger, salt, and black pepper. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, for another 3-4 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly. Set aside to cool.
04 - Cut a pocket in the center of each chicken breast, being careful not to cut all the way through.
05 - Stuff each chicken breast with equal amounts of brie cheese pieces. Spoon a portion of the cooled cranberry mixture into each chicken breast, over the brie. Secure the openings with toothpicks.
06 - Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Place the stuffed chicken breasts in the skillet and sear for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
07 - While the chicken is searing, combine the panko breadcrumbs and melted butter in a small bowl. Once the chicken is browned, remove from skillet, spread the panko mixture evenly over the top of each breast, and return to the skillet.
08 - Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 74°C (165°F).
09 - Remove the chicken from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley just before serving for color and freshness.

# Notes:

01 - Be sure to check that chicken is fully cooked by using a meat thermometer to verify internal temperature reaches 74°C (165°F).
02 - You can prepare the cranberry mixture a day ahead and refrigerate for easier assembly.

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