Description
Cranberry & Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Brie is a culinary delight that combines the sweetness of cranberries, creamy brie, and fresh spinach, all wrapped in succulent chicken. This dish is perfect for impressing guests at dinner parties or enjoying a cozy family meal. With its vibrant colors and mouthwatering flavors, it promises to be the star of your dining table. Simple to prepare yet elegant, this recipe will elevate your weeknight dinners and leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 4 oz brie cheese, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Sauté garlic until fragrant; add spinach and cook until wilted (2-3 minutes).
- In a bowl, mix sautéed spinach, cranberries, diced brie, and a pinch of salt.
- Create pockets in each chicken breast and stuff with the cranberry-spinach-brie mixture. Secure with toothpicks if necessary.
- Sear stuffed chicken breasts in the same skillet with remaining olive oil for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer to a baking dish, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, and bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F or 74°C). Let rest before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg