Juicy oven-baked stuffed chicken with spinach, cranberries, and cream cheese — a flavorful, healthy chicken breast dinner.

Scale

4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts (6 oz each)

1 cup fresh spinach, chopped

½ cup cream cheese, softened

¼ cup dried cranberries, chopped

¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon black pepper

½ teaspoon dried thyme (optional)

Toothpicks or kitchen twine

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Pound chicken to ½-inch thickness.

3. Mix spinach, cream cheese, cranberries, mozzarella, garlic, salt, pepper, and thyme.

4. Lay chicken flat, add filling, and secure with toothpicks.

5. Sear chicken in olive oil for 3–4 minutes per side.

6. Transfer to baking dish and bake 20–25 minutes or until 165°F internal temp.

7. Let rest, remove toothpicks, slice, and serve.

Best served fresh from the oven. Leftovers can be refrigerated up to 3 days. Reheat in oven for best results.

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