Cranberry & Spinach Stuffed Chicken with Brie Recipe
This Cranberry & Spinach Stuffed Chicken with Brie recipe offers a delightful combination of savory, creamy, and slightly sweet flavors wrapped in a juicy chicken breast. Perfect for a healthy and elegant dinner, this dish combines tender sautéed spinach, tart dried cranberries, and rich brie cheese, all baked to perfection for a luscious meal that will impress your guests or family.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
Stuffing
- 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 4 ounces brie cheese, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the stuffed chicken breasts.
- Prepare chicken pockets: Place each boneless, skinless chicken breast on a cutting board and carefully cut a pocket into the side to create space for the stuffing.
- Season chicken: Season both the inside and outside of the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried thyme to enhance the flavor.
- Sauté spinach: In a pan over medium heat, warm the olive oil and add the fresh spinach leaves. Cook until the spinach is wilted, then remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
- Mix stuffing: Combine the sautéed spinach and dried cranberries in a small bowl, mixing well to evenly distribute the flavors.
- Stuff chicken breasts: Fill each chicken breast pocket with an equal portion of the spinach and cranberry mixture, then layer slices of brie cheese on top inside the pocket.
- Secure the filling: Use toothpicks to close each chicken breast, ensuring the stuffing remains inside while cooking.
- Sear chicken: Heat the remaining olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Sear each stuffed chicken breast for about 3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Add broth and bake: Pour the chicken broth into the skillet around the chicken breasts, then transfer the skillet into the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Rest and serve: Remove the skillet from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before removing toothpicks and serving to allow juices to redistribute for maximum tenderness.
Notes
- This dish pairs wonderfully with a simple green salad or roasted potatoes for a complete meal.
- For an alternative sweet flavor, try substituting dried cranberries with cranberry sauce.
- Adjust seasoning according to your personal taste preferences to enhance flavor.
- For an added crunch, consider mixing in nuts such as walnuts or pecans into the stuffing.
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