Description
A delightful recipe for Cranberry & Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Brie that combines savory chicken with the sweetness of cranberries, the richness of brie cheese, and the earthy flavors of spinach. Perfect for a special dinner or holiday meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Stuffing:
- 1 cup fresh spinach (chopped)
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 4 oz brie cheese (sliced)
Additional:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare chicken: Cut a pocket into each chicken breast, season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and thyme.
- Make stuffing: Sauté spinach, then mix with cranberries. Stuff chicken with brie and spinach-cranberry mixture.
- Cook chicken: Sear chicken in a skillet, then bake for 20–25 minutes.
- Make sauce: Deglaze skillet with broth, balsamic vinegar, and mustard. Simmer and serve over chicken.
Notes
- For a festive twist, add chopped pecans or walnuts to the stuffing.
- Pair with roasted vegetables, wild rice, or mashed potatoes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
