Description
A savory chicken breast stuffed with a festive blend of cranberries, herbs, and breadcrumbs, perfect for a Thanksgiving meal without alcohol, bacon, or ham.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix breadcrumbs, cranberries, parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Cut a pocket into each chicken breast. Stuff with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Secure with toothpicks if needed.
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear chicken breasts for 3 minutes per side until golden.
- Add chicken broth to the skillet.
- Transfer skillet to oven. Bake for 20 minutes or until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can use fresh cranberries instead of dried, but adjust sweetness.
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Leftovers keep in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg