Description
This delightful Cranberry & Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Brie recipe combines tender chicken breasts stuffed with a flavorful mixture of fresh spinach, sweet dried cranberries, and creamy Brie cheese. Finished with a honey balsamic glaze, this dish offers a perfect balance of savory and sweet flavors, making it a fantastic choice for an elegant yet easy-to-make dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Filling
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- 4 oz brie cheese, sliced
Seasoning and 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 and Prepare Dish: Heat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Create Chicken Pockets: Carefully cut a pocket into the side of each chicken breast, taking care not to slice all the way through.
- Mix Filling: In a bowl, combine chopped fresh spinach, dried cranberries, and sliced brie cheese until evenly mixed.
- Stuff Chicken: Stuff each chicken breast pocket with the spinach, cranberry, and brie mixture, ensuring it is securely filled.
- Season Chicken: Rub the outside of each stuffed chicken breast with olive oil. Season evenly with garlic powder, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper.
- Sear Chicken: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown to lock in flavors.
- Bake Chicken: Transfer the seared chicken breasts to the prepared baking dish and bake in the oven for 25 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Prepare Glaze: In a small saucepan or skillet, combine honey, balsamic vinegar, and Dijon mustard. Heat gently while stirring until the glaze thickens slightly.
- Glaze and Serve: Drizzle the honey balsamic glaze over the baked chicken breasts. Remove any toothpicks used for securing and serve hot.
Notes
- Pair this dish with roasted vegetables, wild rice, or a crisp green salad for a complete meal.
- To ensure even cooking, pound chicken breasts slightly thinner before stuffing if they are very thick.
- If you prefer, substitute goat cheese for Brie for a tangier flavor.
- Make sure to seal the stuffed chicken breasts well with toothpicks if necessary to prevent the filling from leaking during cooking.
- For a dairy-free option, omit the Brie and increase the spinach and cranberries slightly, or substitute with a vegan cheese alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 385 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
