Description
Cranberry & Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Brie is an exquisite dish that combines tender chicken with a flavorful filling of fresh spinach, sweet cranberries, and creamy brie. This recipe is perfect for impressing guests or elevating your weeknight dinner. Experience a culinary delight that brings together savory and sweet elements in every bite, making it a true crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup dried cranberries (sweetened)
- 8 oz brie cheese
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup pine nuts (toasted)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Rinse and pat dry the chicken breasts.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic for about one minute until fragrant.
- Add spinach and cook until wilted. Mix in cranberries and toasted pine nuts; cook for another three minutes.
- Create pockets in each chicken breast using a sharp knife. Stuff generously with spinach mixture and slices of brie.
- Sear stuffed chicken in the skillet over medium-high heat for about four minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer to a baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Let rest before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 366
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 112mg