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Stuffed Chicken Breastswith Cranberry Stuffing and Honey Butter

Recipe by Allyssa Marshall on InstagramAdded 8 November 2026.

15 minutes to prep, 45 to cook. These cranberry‑stuffed chicken breasts are a cozy, Thanksgiving‑inspired dinner that combines savory stuffing with a sweet honey‑butter glaze. The dish assembles quickly and bakes in under an hour, making it perfect for a comforting fall meal.

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Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a baking dish.

  2. Cut a deep pocket into the side of each chicken breast, being careful not to cut all the way through, and season with salt, pepper, thyme, and poultry seasoning.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Pocket is deep enough to hold stuffing without tearing through. Use a small sharp knife and keep the opening as narrow as possible.

  3. Spread cranberry sauce inside each breast, then fill with the prepared stuffing; secure with toothpicks if needed and place in the baking dish.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Toothpicks sit flush with the surface. Insert toothpicks at a slight angle to seal the opening.

  4. Mix the melted butter and honey together, then drizzle over the chicken.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Butter and honey are fully combined into a smooth drizzle. Warm the butter slightly if it begins to solidify.

  5. Bake for about 45 minutes, or until the thickest part of the chicken and the center of the stuffing reach 165°F; loosely tent with foil if the tops brown too quickly.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Juices run clear and a thermometer reads 165°F in the thickest part. Check both the chicken and the stuffing center; tent with foil if browning too fast.

  6. Rest for 5 minutes, remove any toothpicks, and spoon the honey‑butter pan juices over the top before serving.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Pan juices have pooled around the chicken. Let rest undisturbed so juices redistribute.

Tips while you cook

Season before stuffing
Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, thyme, and poultry seasoning before adding the sauce and stuffing.
Tent with foil if browning fast
Loosely tent the chicken with foil during baking if the tops brown too quickly.
Rest before serving
Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes after baking, then remove toothpicks and spoon pan juices over the top.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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