Maple-Glazed Wild Rice and Cranberry Stuffed Chicken

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-22 · Updated 2026-04-22

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Chicken breasts stuffed with wild rice, dried cranberries, and cherries, finished with a sweet maple glaze. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, wild rice, dried cranberries for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 25 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 American cuisine 450 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 chicken breasts
1 cup wild rice
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup dried cherries
1/4 cup onion
2 cloves garlic
1/2 tsp dried thyme
2 tbsp maple syrup
1 tbsp olive oil
to taste salt
to taste pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Step 2: Cut a pocket into the side of each chicken breast without cutting through.
Step 3: Combine 1 cup cooked wild rice, 1/2 cup dried cranberries, 1/4 cup dried cherries, 1/4 cup chopped onion, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme in a bowl.
Step 4: Divide filling evenly among chicken breasts and stuff each with the mixture.
Step 5: Place stuffed chicken in a baking dish, drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
Step 6: Bake for 25-30 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C), basting with 2 tablespoons maple syrup during the last 10 minutes.