Description
Boursin-Stuffed Chicken with Cranberry Pan Sauce is a show-stopping dish that effortlessly combines creamy Boursin cheese with tender chicken breasts and a vibrant cranberry sauce. This recipe transforms ordinary ingredients into a festive meal sure to impress your guests. With a perfect balance of flavors and textures, it’s ideal for any occasion—from intimate dinners to grand celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz Boursin cheese
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup diced sweet onion
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Butterfly the chicken breasts to create pockets.
- Fill each pocket generously with Boursin cheese. Secure with toothpicks if needed.
- In an oven-safe skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sear the stuffed chicken for about 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Remove chicken and add onions to the skillet, cooking until translucent. Add cranberries, sugar, and balsamic vinegar; stir until cranberries begin to break down.
- Return the chicken to the skillet atop the cranberry mixture and bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest briefly before serving, drizzling remaining sauce over the chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast (200g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg