Name: Inspired Meals: Spinach Cranberry Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 1 tbsp olive oil; 3–4 cups fresh spinach (or 1 cup frozen, thawed and drained); ¼ cup dried cranberries; 2–3 garlic cloves, minced; 3–4 oz cream cheese or goat cheese; 2 tbsp grated parmesan (optional); ½ tsp paprika; Salt and pepper, to taste; Toothpicks or kitchen twine

Inspired Meals: Spinach Cranberry Chicken

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Juicy chicken breasts stuffed with creamy spinach and sweet-tart cranberries, then baked until golden. A flavorful and elegant dinner with minimal prep.

Author: Maya Lawson
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 tbsp olive oil
3–4 cups fresh spinach (or 1 cup frozen, thawed and drained)
¼ cup dried cranberries
2–3 garlic cloves, minced
3–4 oz cream cheese or goat cheese
2 tbsp grated parmesan (optional)
½ tsp paprika
Salt and pepper, to taste
Toothpicks or kitchen twine

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F. Cut a pocket into each chicken breast and season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté garlic and spinach until wilted. Let cool slightly.
Mix spinach with cranberries, cream cheese, and parmesan.
Stuff each chicken breast with filling and secure with toothpicks.
Sear stuffed chicken in an oven-safe skillet until golden (2–3 min per side).
Transfer to oven and bake 20–25 minutes, until cooked through.
Rest 5 minutes before slicing. Serve warm.

Notes

Use goat cheese for a tangier flavor.
Add chopped nuts for crunch.
Pairs well with mashed potatoes or salad.

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