Description
This Cranberry & Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Brie recipe offers a deliciously elegant blend of savory and sweet flavors. Juicy chicken breasts are filled with a creamy brie, fresh spinach, and tangy dried cranberries, then seared and baked to perfection. Finished with a honey-balsamic glaze, this dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner or special occasion.
Ingredients
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Chicken & Stuffing
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- 4 oz brie cheese, sliced
Seasoning & Cooking
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Glaze
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 tsp Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Heat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking dish by greasing it or lining it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Create Chicken Pockets: Carefully cut a pocket into each chicken breast’s side without cutting all the way through to hold the stuffing.
- Prepare Stuffing: In a bowl, mix the chopped spinach, dried cranberries, and slices of brie cheese until well combined.
- Stuff Chicken: Stuff each chicken breast pocket generously with the spinach, cranberry, and brie mixture, ensuring an even distribution.
- Season Chicken: Rub the outside of each stuffed chicken breast with olive oil, then season evenly with garlic powder, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper.
- Sear Chicken: Heat an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown to lock in flavor and juices.
- Bake Chicken: Transfer the skillet or chicken breasts to the prepared baking dish and bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F, ensuring the chicken is fully cooked.
- Prepare Glaze: While chicken bakes, combine honey, balsamic vinegar, and Dijon mustard in a small saucepan. Heat gently until the glaze slightly thickens, stirring occasionally.
- Glaze and Serve: Drizzle the warm honey-balsamic glaze over the baked chicken breasts just before serving. Remove any toothpicks used to secure the stuffing.
Notes
- Pair this dish with roasted vegetables, wild rice, or a crisp green salad for a complete meal.
- Use an oven-safe skillet to sear and bake in the same dish for easier cleanup.
- Check internal temperature with a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is fully cooked to 165°F.
- For a nut-free dish, ensure the balsamic vinegar and honey are processed in nut-free environments if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
