Description
A delicious and comforting dish featuring tender chicken breasts stuffed with a vibrant mixture of spinach, dried cranberries, and creamy brie cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (thick enough to butterfly)
- 2 cups fresh spinach, washed and chopped
- ½ cup dried cranberries, finely chopped
- 4 oz brie cheese, sliced thinly
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt, pepper, and paprika to taste
- Garlic powder and fresh thyme (optional)
- Toothpicks (optional for securing)
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare a baking dish by greasing it or lining it with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Chicken: Carefully slice a pocket into the side of each chicken breast without cutting all the way through.
- Mix the Filling: In a small bowl, combine the chopped spinach, dried cranberries, and thinly sliced brie.
- Stuff the Chicken: Generously stuff the chicken breasts with the cranberry-spinach-brie mixture.
- Season the Outside: Drizzle olive oil on the outside of each chicken breast and season with garlic powder, thyme, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat a skillet over medium heat and sear the stuffed chicken breasts for about 2–3 minutes on each side until they’re golden brown.
- Bake: Transfer the seared chicken to your baking dish and bake for 20–25 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Prepare the Glaze: While the chicken is baking, whisk together the honey, balsamic vinegar, and Dijon mustard in a small saucepan. Simmer until slightly thickened—about 5-7 minutes.
- Serve: Drizzle the glaze over the chicken before serving.
- Enjoy: Gather your loved ones and enjoy this delicious dish!
Notes
Sear the chicken before baking to lock in moisture and enhance flavor. If you have leftovers, they can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg