Description
Elevate your dining experience with the delightful Cranberry & Spinach Stuffed Chicken with Brie. This flavorful dish showcases tender chicken breasts filled with a creamy mixture of fresh spinach, rich brie cheese, and sweet dried cranberries. Perfect for special occasions or a cozy family dinner, this recipe balances savory and sweet flavors that are sure to impress your guests. With simple preparation steps and accessible ingredients, it makes for a crowd-pleasing meal that is both nourishing and visually stunning.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup brie cheese, rind removed and cubed
- ½ cup dried cranberries, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme or 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
- ½ cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté garlic in olive oil until fragrant. Add spinach and cook until wilted. Remove from heat.
- In a mixing bowl, combine sautéed spinach, cranberries, and brie cheese.
- Slice pockets into each chicken breast and fill with the mixture. Secure openings with toothpicks or kitchen twine.
- Season the stuffed chicken with salt, pepper, and thyme on both sides.
- Sear the chicken breasts in an oven-safe skillet for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Pour chicken broth around the chicken in the skillet and transfer to the preheated oven. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest for 10-15 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg