Description
Tender chicken breasts stuffed with creamy brie, fresh spinach, and sweet-tart cranberries. A perfect blend of flavors for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
½ cup fresh spinach, chopped
¼ cup dried cranberries
2–3 oz brie cheese, sliced
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp paprika
Toothpicks or kitchen twine for securing
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F).
2. Slice a pocket into the side of each chicken breast.
3. Mix spinach, cranberries, and brie in a small bowl.
4. Stuff each chicken breast pocket with the mixture and secure with toothpicks or twine.
5. Rub chicken with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
6. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken 2–3 minutes per side until golden.
7. Transfer to oven and bake for 20–25 minutes until internal temperature reaches 74°C (165°F).
8. Remove toothpicks/twine and serve warm.
Notes
Let brie come to room temperature for creamier filling.
Pair with roasted vegetables or a fresh salad.
Optionally drizzle with balsamic glaze for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Cranberry & Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Brie, stuffed chicken, healthy dinner