White Cheddar, Apple and Cranberry Stuffed Chicken
Juicy chicken breasts stuffed with melty white cheddar, apples, cranberries, and spinach—a sweet and savory dish that comforts with every bite.
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl for combining filling
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup shredded white cheddar cheese
- ½ cup chopped apples
- ¼ cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup fresh spinach chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- toothpicks or kitchen twine for securing
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Cut a pocket into each chicken breast carefully, without slicing through completely.
- Mix shredded white cheddar, chopped apples, dried cranberries, and spinach in a bowl.
- Stuff each chicken breast with filling and secure with toothpicks or twine.
- Brush olive oil on each stuffed breast, season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and thyme.
- Place in a baking dish and bake for 25–30 minutes until cooked through.
- Let rest 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
For quicker prep, chop apples and mix filling the night before. Try different cheeses or add nuts for variety.