Bacon Cranberry Brie Chicken
Tender chicken breasts topped with melted brie, crispy bacon, and sweet cranberries create an elegant, flavorful dish ideal for cozy dinners or special occasions.
Equipment
- 1 skillet for searing and sautéing
- 1 baking dish for oven baking
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
- 1 small shallot or ½ small onion thinly sliced
- 1 cup fresh or jarred cranberries or rehydrated dried cranberries
- 1 to 1½ cups brie cheese sliced or cubed
- Optional: fresh thyme or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts on both sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; sear chicken until golden, about 4 to 5 minutes per side.
- Transfer seared chicken to a baking dish.
- In the same skillet, add more oil if needed and sauté shallots or onions until softened.
- Add cranberries to the skillet and cook briefly until they begin to soften.
- Place the sautéed cranberry mixture evenly over each chicken breast in the baking dish.
- Top each chicken breast with sliced or cubed brie and sprinkle crumbled bacon on top.
- Bake in a preheated 375°F oven for 15 to 20 minutes, until chicken is fully cooked and brie is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh thyme or parsley if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
- Fresh cranberries add tartness, dried cranberries bring sweetness and chew.
- Camembert cheese can substitute brie.
- Add balsamic glaze or honey for a sweet twist.
- Serve with roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or salad.