Ingredients
3 to 4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts (or 6 smaller ones; boneless chicken thighs can also be used if thick)
5 ounces brie cheese, cut into 6 slices
1 small onion, minced (yellow, white, or red)
1 large garlic clove, minced (or 2 teaspoons garlic powder)
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (for frying)
6 ounces fresh spinach, chopped (kale or swiss chard can be substituted; frozen spinach thawed and squeezed also works)
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Salt and ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Cut chicken breasts lengthwise to create 6 pieces and butterfly each piece by slicing horizontally without cutting through completely. Open the chicken flat and tenderize lightly.
2. Heat half the olive oil in a non-stick skillet over low-medium heat. Add minced garlic and onion, sauté until translucent. Add spinach, cranberries, thyme, salt, and pepper, cooking until spinach wilts. Remove from heat.
3. Divide the spinach mixture into 6 portions. Place one slice of brie and one portion of stuffing in the center of each butterflied chicken piece. Fold the chicken over the filling, tucking in ends if possible, and secure with kitchen twine or toothpicks. Season outside of chicken with salt and pepper.
4. Heat remaining olive oil in the skillet over medium heat and sear the stuffed chicken for about 3 minutes per side.
5. Transfer chicken to an ovenproof dish, cover, and bake for 25 minutes. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Remove twine or toothpicks before serving.
6. Serve hot with pan juices spooned over the chicken. Accompany with a side of choice like mashed potatoes, rice, or vegetables.
Last Step:
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🔪 Carefully butterfly the chicken to ensure there’s room for stuffing.
📍 Using toothpicks instead of kitchen twine can also help secure the chicken pockets.
🔥 Searing the chicken before baking adds flavor and a golden crust.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 283
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 541 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
