Easy Cranberry Brie Stuffed Chicken for Cozy Dinners

Easy Cranberry Brie Stuffed Chicken is a cozy, hearty dinner that’s ready in just 30 minutes. After making this many times, I discovered the trick to keeping the chicken moist is to stuff it with a mixture of creamy brie and tangy cranberries. Keep reading for my best tips on how to make this better-than-takeout dinner. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Classic Chicken and Dumplings Recipe for Easy Dinner and Easy Crock Pot Pepper Steak Recipe for Dinner.

What You'll Need for Easy Cranberry Brie Stuffed Chicken for Cozy Dinners

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 8 oz brie cheese
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 tbsp butter
• Optional: Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
• Optional: Lemon wedges

How to Make Easy Cranberry Brie Stuffed Chicken for Cozy Dinners

1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Step 2: In a food processor, combine dried cranberries, chopped pecans, and 1/4 cup of water. Pulse until finely chopped. Add the brie cheese and pulse again until well combined.
3. Step 3: Cut a slit horizontally through the thickest part of each chicken breast, being careful not to cut all the way through. Open the chicken like a book and season both sides with garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, salt, and pepper.
4. Step 4: Stuff each chicken breast with the cranberry brie mixture, dividing it evenly among the four breasts. Fold the chicken back over the filling and secure it with toothpicks if needed.
5. Step 5: Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the butter and once melted, add the stuffed chicken breasts. Cook for 5-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
6. Step 6: Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
7. Step 7: Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

Storing & Reheating Easy Cranberry Brie Stuffed Chicken for Cozy Dinners

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: You can stuff the chicken and refrigerate it for up to 8 hours before cooking.

Freezing Easy Cranberry Brie Stuffed Chicken for Cozy Dinners

Freeze cooked chicken for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 15-20 minutes, or until heated through. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes, or until heated through.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: To make this recipe gluten-free, ensure your chicken broth is gluten-free.
• Best substitution: You can substitute the dried cranberries with dried cherries or dried blueberries.
• Make-ahead: See 'Make Ahead' in the storage section.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to serve a crowd.
• Troubleshooting: If your chicken is drying out, try cooking it at a lower temperature or covering it with foil.

Easy Cranberry Brie Stuffed Chicken for Cozy Dinners

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Prep

15 mins

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Cook

30 mins

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Total

45 mins

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Serves

4 servings

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Diet

Gluten-free

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 8 oz brie cheese
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans

Seasonings

• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 tbsp butter

Optional Toppings

• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
• Lemon wedges

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Step 2: In a food processor, combine dried cranberries, chopped pecans, and 1/4 cup of water. Pulse until finely chopped. Add the brie cheese and pulse again until well combined.
3. Step 3: Cut a slit horizontally through the thickest part of each chicken breast, being careful not to cut all the way through. Open the chicken like a book and season both sides with garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, salt, and pepper.
4. Step 4: Stuff each chicken breast with the cranberry brie mixture, dividing it evenly among the four breasts. Fold the chicken back over the filling and secure it with toothpicks if needed.
5. Step 5: Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the butter and once melted, add the stuffed chicken breasts. Cook for 5-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
6. Step 6: Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
7. Step 7: Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

Notes

• Chef tip: To make this recipe gluten-free, ensure your chicken broth is gluten-free.
• Best substitution: You can substitute the dried cranberries with dried cherries or dried blueberries.
• Make-ahead: See 'Make Ahead' in the storage section.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to serve a crowd.
• Troubleshooting: If your chicken is drying out, try cooking it at a lower temperature or covering it with foil.

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Freezer: Freeze cooked chicken for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
• Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 15-20 minutes, or until heated through.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes, or until heated through.
• Make ahead: You can stuff the chicken and refrigerate it for up to 8 hours before cooking.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 580
• Protein: 45g
• Fat: 35g
• Carbs: 22g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 8g
• Sodium: 850mg
• Cholesterol: 145mg
• Sat. Fat: 18g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

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A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Easy Cranberry Brie Stuffed Chicken for Cozy Dinners and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!