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Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Goat Cheese Recipe

Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Goat Cheese Recipe
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This Cranberry & Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breasts recipe offers a delightful blend of savory and sweet flavors with tender chicken breasts filled with a creamy goat cheese, fresh spinach, and tart cranberries mixture. Topped with a sticky honey and cranberry juice glaze, this dish is elegant yet easy to prepare, perfect for a flavorful weeknight dinner or special occasion.

Ingredients

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For the Chicken

  • 4 chicken breasts
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt & black pepper to taste

For the Stuffing

  • 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
  • ½ cup dried cranberries (or fresh chopped cranberries)
  • ½ cup goat cheese, softened
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 garlic clove, minced

For the Glaze

  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp cranberry juice
  • ½ tsp mustard (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) to ensure it’s ready for baking the chicken later.
  2. Prepare Stuffing: In a medium bowl, combine the goat cheese, chopped spinach, dried cranberries, honey, lemon zest, and minced garlic. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
  3. Create Chicken Pockets: Carefully slice a pocket horizontally into each chicken breast without cutting all the way through, creating space for the stuffing.
  4. Stuff Chicken: Generously fill each chicken breast pocket with the prepared cranberry-spinach-goat cheese mixture, distributing it evenly among the four breasts.
  5. Season Chicken: Rub the outside of each stuffed chicken breast with olive oil, then evenly sprinkle paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper for flavorful seasoning.
  6. Sear Chicken: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken breasts for 2–3 minutes on each side until they develop a golden brown color, helping to lock in juices.
  7. Prepare Glaze: In a small bowl, mix together honey, cranberry juice, and mustard (if using). Brush this glaze generously over the seared chicken breasts.
  8. Bake: Transfer the glazed chicken breasts to a baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 18–22 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and juicy.
  9. Serve: Spoon any remaining glaze over the baked chicken before serving to enhance flavor and presentation.

Notes

  • You can substitute dried cranberries with fresh chopped cranberries, but fresh ones may add a more tart flavor.
  • Mustard in the glaze is optional but adds a subtle tangy depth to the glaze.
  • Ensure not to cut the chicken breasts all the way through when making the pocket to keep the stuffing secure.
  • For a dairy-free alternative, replace goat cheese with a vegan cream cheese.
  • Leftover chicken can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheated gently to avoid drying out.

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Keywords: chicken breast, stuffed chicken, spinach, cranberry, goat cheese, honey glaze, baked chicken, healthy dinner

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