Description
Juicy chicken breasts stuffed with a savory-sweet mixture of spinach, dried cranberries, and creamy goat cheese, then baked to perfection.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 4 oz goat cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- Toothpicks (for securing)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, combine spinach, cranberries, and goat cheese. Mix well.
- Cut a pocket into each chicken breast horizontally, being careful not to cut through.
- Stuff each breast with the spinach mixture and secure with toothpicks.
- Rub chicken with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and thyme.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Transfer chicken to a baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through (internal temperature 165°F).
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Method: Main
- Cuisine: American