Bacon Cranberry Brie Chicken
Tender chicken breasts topped with melted brie, crisp bacon, and sweet cranberries create a flavorful, elegant dish perfect for cozy dinners or special occasions.
Equipment
- 1 skillet for searing and sautéing
- 1 baking dish for baking chicken
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and 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 finely sliced
- 1 cup fresh or jarred cranberries or dried cranberries rehydrated
- 1 to 1½ cups brie cheese sliced or cubed
- Optional garnish: fresh thyme or parsley
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder on both sides.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken until golden, about 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a baking dish.
- Add more oil to the skillet if needed, then sauté the shallot or onion until softened.
- Add cranberries to the skillet and cook briefly until they begin to soften.
- Spoon the cranberry mixture evenly over the chicken breasts.
- Top chicken with slices or cubes of brie cheese and sprinkle crumbled bacon on top.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 15 to 20 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and brie is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh thyme or parsley if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- Use fresh cranberries for tartness or dried for sweetness and chew.
- Camembert can be substituted for brie cheese.
- Add balsamic glaze or honey for a sweet flavor twist.
- Serve with roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a green salad.