Description
These Cranberry and Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Brie are a cozy, elegant dinner option bursting with holiday-inspired flavors. Juicy chicken is stuffed with sautéed spinach, creamy brie, and tart cranberries, then seared and oven-baked to golden perfection. A drizzle of sweet and tangy honey-balsamic glaze brings it all together!
Ingredients
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4 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (thick enough to butterfly)
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2 cups fresh spinach, washed and chopped
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½ cup dried cranberries, finely chopped
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4 oz brie cheese, sliced thinly
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2 tbsp olive oil
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Salt, pepper, and paprika to taste
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Garlic powder and fresh thyme (optional)
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Toothpicks (optional for securing)
For the glaze:
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2 tbsp honey
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1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
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1 tsp Dijon mustard
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
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Slice a pocket into the side of each chicken breast without cutting all the way through.
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Mix chopped spinach, dried cranberries, and brie slices in a small bowl. Stuff evenly into each chicken breast.
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Rub chicken with olive oil and season with garlic powder, thyme (if using), salt, pepper, and a pinch of paprika.
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Sear stuffed chicken breasts in a hot skillet over medium heat, 2–3 minutes per side until golden.
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Transfer to baking dish and bake for 20–25 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
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Meanwhile, whisk honey, balsamic vinegar, and Dijon mustard in a small saucepan over medium heat. Simmer until slightly thickened.
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Drizzle glaze over chicken before serving. Remove toothpicks if used. Enjoy!
Notes
You can prep this dish ahead—assemble and refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking.
Frozen spinach works too; just thaw and drain well before using.
Add chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts for an added crunch.
Serve with roasted sweet potatoes, garlic mashed potatoes, or a simple green salad for a complete meal
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baked and Seared
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 415 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 38 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg