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Cranberry and Brie Stuffed Chicken

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Cranberry and Brie Stuffed Chicken Breast is surprisingly simple to make for a holiday table date night in or an easy dinner recipe that’s not boring.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds chicken breasts boneless & skinless
  • 5 ounces brie cheese cut into 6 long slices
  • 1 small onion minced
  • 1 large garlic clove minced
  • 1 tablespoon oil for frying
  • 6 ounces spinach chopped
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Cut chicken breasts lengthwise into 6 smaller pieces that you can butterfly. Then slice each piece lengthwise in the middle but not through. Open flat and tenderize a bit. Set aside.
  2. Preheat large non-stick skillet on low-medium heat and swirl half of oil to coat. Add garlic and onion, saute until translucent, stirring occasionally. Add spinach, cranberries, thyme, salt and pepper; saute for another minute. Remove from heat.
  3. Divide spinach mixture into 6 piles. In the middle of a flat open chicken tender, place a slice of brie and 1/6th of spinach stuffing next to it. Fold in half, tuck in the ends (if possible) and wrap tightly with kitchen twine. Repeat with remaining chicken, place it on a large plate and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  4. Return skillet to medium heat and swirl remaining oil. Add stuffed chicken and sear for about 3 minutes per side.
  5. If your skillet is oven proof, cover it or transfer chicken to a baking dish (and cover), and bake for 25 minutes. Remove from the oven, let chicken stand 5 minutes and remove the twine.
  6. Serve hot with a side of choice spooning juices on top.

Notes

  • Store: Keep refrigerated in a glass airtight container for up to 3 days
  • Freeze: Place in an airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months
  • Thaw in the fridge overnight
  • To reheat, you can do so in the: Oven: Place in a baking dish, cover with foil and reheat in preheated oven to 325 F for 10-15 minutes or until hot
  • Microwave: Cover and reheat in 2 minutes intervals until heated through
  • Stovetop: Place in a preheated skillet with a bit of oil, cover and saute until hot
  • Flip it once

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