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Joe Rooney

Cranberry and Brie Stuffed Chicken: Easy Delicious Recipe

This Cranberry and Brie Stuffed Chicken recipe is a simple yet elegant dish perfect for Thanksgiving, date nights, or any gluten-free dinner. Tender chicken breasts are filled with creamy brie, spinach, and tart cranberries for a flavorful meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 283

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds chicken breasts boneless & skinless
  • 5 ounces brie cheese cut into 6 long slices
  • 1 small onion minced
  • 1 large garlic clove minced
  • 1 tablespoon oil for frying
  • 6 ounces spinach chopped
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Ground black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  2. Cut chicken breasts lengthwise into 6 smaller pieces that you can butterfly.
  3. Slice each piece lengthwise in the middle but not through, open flat and tenderize a bit.
  4. Preheat large non-stick skillet on low-medium heat and swirl half of oil to coat.
  5. Add garlic and onion, sauté until translucent, stirring occasionally.
  6. Add spinach, cranberries, thyme, salt, and pepper; sauté for another minute.
  7. Remove from heat.
  8. Divide spinach mixture into 6 piles.
  9. On each flat open chicken tender, place a slice of brie and 1/6th of spinach stuffing next to it.
  10. Fold in half, tuck in the ends if possible, and wrap tightly with kitchen twine.
  11. Repeat with remaining chicken, place on a large plate, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  12. Return skillet to medium heat and swirl remaining oil.
  13. Add stuffed chicken and sear for about 3 minutes per side.
  14. If skillet is ovenproof, cover it or transfer chicken to a baking dish and cover.
  15. Bake for 25 minutes.
  16. Remove from oven, let chicken stand 5 minutes, and remove twine.
  17. Serve hot with a side of choice, spooning juices on top.

Notes

  • Store: Keep refrigerated in a glass airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • Freeze: Place in an airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in fridge overnight.
  • To reheat:
  • Oven: Preheat to 325°F, place chicken in baking dish, cover with foil, reheat 10-15 minutes.
  • Microwave: Cover and reheat in 2-minute intervals until heated through.
  • Stovetop: Heat in preheated skillet with a bit of oil, cover and sauté until hot, flipping once.