Description
This recipe for Cranberry & Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Brie combines tender chicken breasts filled with a savory-sweet mixture of brie cheese, sautéed spinach, and dried cranberries, creating a flavorful and elegant dish.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 4 oz (115g) brie cheese, sliced
- 1 cup fresh spinach, sautéed lightly
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp dried thyme or rosemary
For the Optional Glaze:
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
Additional Items:
- Toothpicks or kitchen twine, for securing
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking dish with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Chicken: Slice each chicken breast horizontally to create a pocket (do not cut all the way through). Season inside and out with salt, pepper, and thyme/rosemary.
- Stuff the Chicken: Fill each pocket with a layer of sautéed spinach, a few cranberries, and a slice of brie. Secure with toothpicks or kitchen twine.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken breasts for 2–3 minutes per side until golden. Transfer to the oven and bake for 15–20 minutes until chicken is cooked through (internal temperature 165°F / 74°C).
- Optional Glaze: While baking, mix honey and Dijon mustard. Brush over chicken for the last 5 minutes of baking for a sweet-savory finish.
- Serve: Remove toothpicks or twine. Slice slightly to reveal the gooey brie and cranberry-spinach filling. Serve warm with your favorite sides.
Notes
- Make sure not to overstuff the chicken pockets to prevent the filling from spilling out during cooking.
- Feel free to customize the filling by adding nuts or herbs for additional flavor.
- Adjust the cooking time based on the thickness of your chicken breasts to ensure they are cooked through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking, Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
