Description
Impressive Cranberry Brie Stuffed Chicken is a delightful culinary creation that combines juicy chicken breasts with creamy brie cheese and tangy cranberry sauce. This dish not only tantalizes your taste buds but also elevates your dining experience, making it perfect for special occasions or cozy family dinners. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, it’s sure to impress your guests and become a new favorite in your recipe repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz creamy brie cheese, cut into slices
- 1 cup cranberry sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ¼ cup toasted pine nuts
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Butterfly each chicken breast carefully to create pockets for stuffing.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté spinach until wilted (about 2 minutes).
- Stuff each chicken breast with brie slices, cranberry sauce, sautéed spinach, and pine nuts. Fold them closed.
- Season stuffed chicken with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Place in the baking dish and drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg