Description
Juicy chicken breasts filled with spinach, cream cheese, and cranberries. A simple yet delicious main dish that’s perfect for family dinners.
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).
- Using a meat mallet or rolling pin, gently pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped spinach, cream cheese, dried cranberries, mozzarella cheese, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and thyme (if using). Mix until well combined.
- Lay the chicken breasts flat on a cutting board. Place a generous spoonful of the spinach mixture in the center of each breast.
- Carefully fold the sides of the chicken over the filling and secure it with toothpicks or kitchen twine.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Once hot, sear the stuffed chicken breasts for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
- Transfer the seared chicken breasts to a baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Once cooked, remove the toothpicks or twine, let the chicken rest for a few minutes, then slice and serve.
Notes
Pound the chicken to even thickness for even cooking. Use softened cream cheese for easy mixing. Do not overfill the chicken to keep it easy to close.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: chicken, stuffed chicken, spinach, cranberries, cream cheese