🥬🍗 Stuffed Chicken Breast (Spinach, Cheese & Cranberry)

🥄 Ingredients (4 servings)

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 cups fresh spinach
• ½ cup cream cheese (softened)
• ¼ cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
• ¼ cup dried cranberries
• 1 clove garlic (minced)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt & pepper to taste
• ½ tsp paprika
• ½ tsp dried thyme (optional)
• Toothpicks or kitchen twine

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prep the filling

1. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
2. Sauté spinach and garlic until wilted, 2–3 minutes.
3. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
4. Mix in cream cheese, shredded cheese, and cranberries.

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2. Prepare the chicken

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Slice a pocket into each chicken breast (don’t cut all the way through).
3. Season inside and outside with salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme.

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3. Stuff the chicken

• Spoon the spinach-cheese-cranberry mixture into each chicken breast pocket.
• Secure with toothpicks or kitchen twine to keep filling inside.

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4. Cook

• Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with a little olive oil. Sear chicken 2–3 minutes per side until golden.
• Transfer to oven and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).

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5. Serve

• Remove toothpicks, slice, and serve with a side of rice, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables.