Description
These Cranberry & Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Brie are a delightful combination of flavors, perfect for a special dinner. Juicy chicken breasts are filled with a savory mixture of spinach, cranberries, and creamy brie, then baked to perfection. This dish is elegant enough for entertaining but easy enough for a weeknight meal.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Stuffing:
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- 4 oz brie cheese, sliced (rind removed if preferred)
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard (optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- toothpicks or kitchen twine for securing
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare chicken: Cut a pocket into each chicken breast; season with salt and pepper.
- Make stuffing: Sauté spinach, mix with cranberries, brie, thyme, and Dijon mustard. Stuff into chicken.
- Cook: Bake stuffed chicken breasts for 25–30 minutes until cooked through.
- Rest and serve: Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice and serve.
Notes
- Pairs well with roasted vegetables, wild rice, or a light green salad.
- For added flavor, drizzle with balsamic glaze or pan juices before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed breast
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 440mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
