Spinach & Cranberry Stuffed Chicken Breasts
A delightful twist on classic stuffed chicken with savory chicken breasts filled with spinach, cream cheese, and tangy cranberries.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 ounces each)
- 1 cup fresh spinach (chopped)
- 1/2 cup cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries (chopped)
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 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).
- Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped spinach, softened cream cheese, chopped cranberries, shredded mozzarella, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and optional thyme. Mix well.
- Lay the chicken breasts flat, place a spoonful of the filling in the center, fold over, and secure with toothpicks or twine.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear the stuffed chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer to a baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Remove toothpicks or twine, let rest for a few minutes, then slice and serve.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider marinating the chicken in olive oil, lemon juice, and herbs before stuffing. Substitute dried cranberries with apricots or cherries for a different flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 70mg