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sliced stuffed chicken breast showing apple and ruby cranberry filling on a white plate, wide horizontal composition, fresh thyme sprigs, warm natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Apple and Cranberry Stuffed Chicken Breast

Chicken breasts with the fillings of apple slices, dried cranberries, and a touch of cinnamon.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 chicken breasts butterflied
  • 1 apple finely diced
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme chopped

Method
 

  1. Heat oven to 375F and butter a baking dish.
  2. Saute diced apple in butter until softened, then stir in cranberries, breadcrumbs, cinnamon, and thyme.
  3. Spoon the filling into each butterflied breast and secure with toothpicks.
  4. Season the outside with salt and pepper and place in the dish.
  5. Bake 28 to 30 minutes until the chicken reaches 165F.
  6. Rest 5 minutes before slicing into the jeweled filling.

Notes

A firm apple like Honeycrisp holds its shape better than a soft variety.