Description
Tender chicken breasts stuffed with a flavorful mixture of spinach, dried cranberries, and creamy brie cheese, topped with a sweet and tangy honey-balsamic glaze
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- 4 oz brie cheese, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- For the Glaze:
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish or line with parchment paper.
- Using a sharp knife, carefully cut a pocket into the side of each chicken breast without slicing all the way through.
- In a bowl, mix the chopped spinach, dried cranberries, and slices of brie cheese. Stuff each chicken breast with the mixture, securing the opening with toothpicks if needed.
- Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil and season with garlic powder, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper.
- Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven (or place the chicken in the prepared baking dish) and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
- While the chicken is baking, whisk together honey, balsamic vinegar, and Dijon mustard in a small saucepan. Heat over low heat until slightly thickened.
- Drizzle the glaze over the chicken before serving. Remove toothpicks if used. Garnish with additional dried cranberries or fresh spinach if desired.
Notes
For an extra savory touch, try adding chopped onions or garlic to the spinach mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg