🦃 Cranberry & Brie Stuffed Chicken with Garlic Butter Glaze 🍗
Juicy, golden-baked chicken breast stuffed with melted Brie, tart cranberries, and sautéed spinach—drizzled with a rich garlic butter glaze for an elegant, flavorful dish!
🛒 Ingredients
For the Chicken:
2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts 🍗
½ cup fresh cranberries, halved 🍒
½ cup Brie cheese, sliced 🧀
1 cup fresh spinach 🌿
1 tbsp olive oil 🫒
½ tsp salt 🧂
½ tsp black pepper 🌿
For the Garlic Butter Glaze:
3 tbsp unsalted butter 🧈
2 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
1 tbsp honey 🍯
1 tsp balsamic vinegar 🍷
½ tsp dried rosemary (or 1 sprig fresh) 🌿
🍽️ Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat & Prepare
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Lightly grease a baking dish or cast-iron skillet.
2️⃣ Sauté the Spinach
Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
Add spinach and cook for 1-2 minutes until wilted.
Remove from heat and set aside.
3️⃣ Stuff the Chicken
Using a sharp knife, carefully cut a pocket into each chicken breast.
Stuff with Brie slices, sautéed spinach, and cranberries.
Secure the opening with toothpicks if needed.
Season with salt and black pepper.
4️⃣ Prepare the Garlic Butter Glaze
In a small saucepan, melt butter over low heat.
Add garlic, honey, balsamic vinegar, and rosemary.
Simmer for 1-2 minutes, then remove from heat.
5️⃣ Bake to Perfection
Place stuffed chicken in the baking dish.
Brush with garlic butter glaze.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
6️⃣ Serve & Garnish
Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Drizzle with extra glaze and garnish with fresh rosemary & cranberries.
Serve with roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes!
📌 Recipe Details
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 2
Difficulty: Easy
💖 Why It’s a Must-Try
✔️ Melted Brie adds creamy richness
✔️ Cranberries give a tangy pop of flavor
✔️ Garlic butter glaze enhances the juiciness