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
4 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (thick enough to butterfly)
2 cups fresh spinach, washed and chopped
½ cup dried cranberries, finely chopped
4 oz brie cheese, sliced thinly
2 tbsp olive oil
Salt, pepper, and paprika to taste
Garlic powder and fresh thyme (optional)
Toothpicks (optional for securing)
For the glaze:
2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tsp Dijon mustard
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
Slice a pocket into the side of each chicken breast without cutting all the way through.
Mix chopped spinach, dried cranberries, and brie slices in a small bowl. Stuff evenly into each chicken breast.
Rub chicken with olive oil and season with garlic powder, thyme (if using), salt, pepper, and a pinch of paprika.
Sear stuffed chicken breasts in a hot skillet over medium heat, 2–3 minutes per side until golden.
Transfer to baking dish and bake for 20–25 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Meanwhile, whisk honey, balsamic vinegar, and Dijon mustard in a small saucepan over medium heat. Simmer until slightly thickened.
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