Description
Cranberry & Spinach Stuffed Chicken with Brie is a deliciously savory and sweet dish, perfect for holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- 4 oz Brie cheese, sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried thyme (or rosemary)
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Optional glaze: 2 tbsp honey + 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Prep the Chicken (≈ 5 minutes): Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Pat chicken breasts dry. Using a sharp knife, cut a deep pocket into the thickest part of each breast—don’t cut all the way through.
- Make the Filling (≈ 2 minutes): In a small bowl, combine chopped spinach and dried cranberries. Toss lightly to mix.
- Stuff the Chicken (≈ 3 minutes): Place 2–3 slices of Brie inside each chicken pocket. Add a generous handful of cranberry-spinach mixture. Press to close—secure with toothpicks if needed.
- Season the Outside: Rub each stuffed chicken breast with olive oil, garlic powder, thyme or rosemary, salt & pepper.
- Sear for Flavor (Optional but recommended): Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken 2 minutes per side to create a golden crust.
- Bake to Perfection (≈ 20–25 minutes): Transfer to a baking dish and cook until chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature.
- Optional Honey-Dijon Glaze: Brush chicken with a mixture of 2 tbsp honey and 1 tbsp Dijon mustard. Return to oven for 3–5 minutes for a glossy finish.
- Serve & Enjoy: Slice and serve with roasted veggies, wild rice, mashed potatoes, or a festive salad.
Notes
- Make sure not to cut through the chicken completely when creating the pocket.
- Using toothpicks can help keep the stuffing inside while cooking.
- This dish pairs well with a variety of sides.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg