Description
Indulge in savory stuffed chicken with a creamy filling of spinach and tart cranberries, perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 ounces each)
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped (about 30 g)
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened (about 113 g)
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries, chopped (about 32 g)
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (about 28 g)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme (optional)
- Toothpicks or kitchen twine for securing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Using a meat mallet or rolling pin, gently pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch.
- In a mixing bowl, combine chopped spinach, softened cream cheese, chopped dried cranberries, shredded mozzarella, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and thyme (if using). Mix until well combined.
- Lay the chicken breasts flat on a cutting board, place a generous spoonful of the spinach mixture in the center of each breast.
- Carefully fold the sides of the chicken over the filling and secure with toothpicks or kitchen twine.
- Heat olive oil in an ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Sear the stuffed chicken breasts for about 3–4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Once cooked, remove the toothpicks or twine, let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, then slice and serve.
Notes
Don’t overfill the breasts, and use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Can be prepared ahead of time.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed breast
- Calories: 453
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 825mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8.6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 56g
- Cholesterol: 106mg