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Cranberry & Spinach Stuffed Chicken with Brie

Juicy chicken breasts stuffed with melted Brie, spinach, and sweet dried cranberries, seared to perfection and finished in the oven. An elegant yet easy dinner ready in 35 minutes.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, French Inspired
Calories: 485

Ingredients
  

Chicken & Stuffing
  • 4 chicken breasts large, boneless, skinless
  • 6 oz Brie cheese sliced into strips
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 0.5 cup dried cranberries
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme chopped
  • 2 tbsp olive oil divided
  • 1 tsp salt to taste
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper ground
Optional Pan Sauce
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1 tbsp butter cold

Equipment

  • Large Skillet (Oven Safe)
  • Chef's knife
  • Toothpicks
  • Meat thermometer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds, then add spinach. Cook until wilted (2 mins). Remove from heat and mix in cranberries and half the thyme.
  3. Cut a horizontal pocket into the thickest part of each chicken breast, being careful not to cut all the way through.
  4. Stuff each breast with equal parts Brie slices and the spinach-cranberry mixture. Secure the opening with toothpicks.
  5. Season the outside of the chicken generously with salt, pepper, and remaining thyme.
  6. Heat remaining 1 tbsp olive oil in the skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown.
  7. Transfer skillet to oven (or move chicken to a baking dish) and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  8. Optional: Remove chicken to rest. Add broth, vinegar, and honey to the hot pan; simmer 2 mins. Whisk in cold butter for a sauce.
  9. Remove toothpicks before serving.

Notes

Ensure spinach is not too wet before stuffing. If using frozen spinach, squeeze it very dry.