Description
Delicately stuffed chicken breasts filled with a creamy mixture of spinach, cranberries, and mozzarella cheese, perfect for weeknight meals or special occasions.
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 bowl, combine chopped spinach, cream cheese, cranberries, mozzarella, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and thyme. Mix well.
- Lay the chicken flat, place a spoonful of the spinach mixture in the center of each breast, fold sides over the filling, and secure with toothpicks or twine.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear the stuffed chicken breasts for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Remove toothpicks or twine, let rest for a few minutes, slice, and serve.
Notes
Elevate your meal by serving with a light side salad or roasted vegetables. Pair with quinoa or couscous for a complete dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: chicken, stuffed chicken, spinach, cranberries, weeknight meals, dinner recipe