Description
Experience the perfect blend of flavors with Cranberry & Spinach Stuffed Chicken with Brie. This elegant dish features juicy chicken breasts filled with a delightful mixture of sautéed spinach, sweet cranberries, and creamy Brie cheese. It’s an ideal choice for dinner parties, family gatherings, or a cozy weeknight meal. Not only does it taste heavenly, but it also presents beautifully on the plate. With simple steps and wholesome ingredients, you’ll impress your guests while enjoying a nutritious meal that’s packed with flavor and visually appealing.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 4 ounces Brie cheese, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Carefully cut pockets into each chicken breast and season inside and out with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and thyme.
- Sauté spinach in olive oil until wilted; mix with cranberries in a bowl.
- Stuff each chicken breast with the spinach mixture and top with Brie slices.
- Secure pockets with toothpicks.
- Sear stuffed chicken in an oven-safe skillet until golden brown on both sides.
- Add chicken broth to the skillet; transfer to preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg