Description
Looking for an elegant yet easy dinner idea? These Cranberry Brie Stuffed Chicken Breasts are everything. Juicy chicken breasts are filled with creamy brie, tangy cranberry sauce, and sautéd spinach, then seared to golden perfection and baked until melty and delicious. Whether you’re planning a quick weeknight meal, an elevated holiday dinner, or looking for dinner ideas that impress, this easy recipe is a must-try. It’s the perfect balance of sweet, savory, creamy, and satisfying. Best of all, it’s beginner-friendly, quick to prepare, and stunning on the plate.
Ingredients
2 large boneless chicken breasts
4 slices brie cheese
4 tablespoons cranberry sauce (whole berry or homemade)
1 cup fresh spinach
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil (plus more for searing)
1 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Slice a pocket into each chicken breast, being careful not to cut through.
2. Season the chicken on both sides with salt and pepper.
3. In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and sauté garlic and spinach until wilted.
4. Stuff each chicken breast with a slice of brie, 2 tablespoons cranberry sauce, and sautéed spinach.
5. Secure with toothpicks if needed.
6. Preheat oven to 375°F.
7. In an oven-safe skillet, sear chicken 2–3 minutes per side until golden.
8. Transfer skillet to oven and bake for 15–20 minutes until cooked through.
9. Let rest 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Be sure to use an oven-safe skillet to avoid extra dishwashing.
Let the chicken rest before slicing so the juices redistribute and cheese stays creamy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed breast
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 110mg