Description
A flavorful stuffed chicken breast recipe combining tender chicken with a luscious filling of spinach, cranberries, and creamy brie.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup brie cheese, rind removed and cut into small pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Toothpicks or kitchen twine (for securing the chicken)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Combine the spinach, cranberries, and brie in a bowl. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Slice a pocket into each chicken breast—be careful not to cut all the way through!
- Spoon the filling generously into each pocket.
- Secure the openings with toothpicks or twine.
- Heat olive oil in a large, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and cook for an additional 20-25 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Allow the chicken to rest before removing toothpicks or twine. Slice and serve!
Notes
Best enjoyed with roasted sweet potatoes, arugula salad, or quinoa.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: stuffed chicken, spinach, brie, cranberries, easy recipe