{"id":11464,"date":"2017-11-02T05:00:03","date_gmt":"2017-11-02T10:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.carolinescooking.com\/?p=11464"},"modified":"2022-08-01T13:23:13","modified_gmt":"2022-08-01T18:23:13","slug":"goat-cheese-stuffed-chicken-with-spinach-and-cranberries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carolinescooking.com\/goat-cheese-stuffed-chicken-with-spinach-and-cranberries\/","title":{"rendered":"Goat cheese stuffed chicken with spinach and cranberries"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>Transform a plain chicken breast into this deliciously flavorful and comforting goat cheese stuffed chicken. Elegant enough for a special occasion, but easy enough for any night.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1100\" height=\"825\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carolinescooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Goat-cheese-stuffed-chicken-with-spinach-and-cranberries-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Goat cheese stuffed chicken with spinach and cranberries on plate with chicken cut open to see filling\" data-skip-lazy class=\"wp-image-11503\" title=\"Goat cheese stuffed chicken with spinach and cranberries\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carolinescooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Goat-cheese-stuffed-chicken-with-spinach-and-cranberries-photo.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/www.carolinescooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Goat-cheese-stuffed-chicken-with-spinach-and-cranberries-photo-720x540.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.carolinescooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Goat-cheese-stuffed-chicken-with-spinach-and-cranberries-photo-360x270.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.carolinescooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Goat-cheese-stuffed-chicken-with-spinach-and-cranberries-photo-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carolinescooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Goat-cheese-stuffed-chicken-with-spinach-and-cranberries-photo-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carolinescooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Goat-cheese-stuffed-chicken-with-spinach-and-cranberries-photo-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carolinescooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Goat-cheese-stuffed-chicken-with-spinach-and-cranberries-photo-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.carolinescooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Goat-cheese-stuffed-chicken-with-spinach-and-cranberries-photo.jpg\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em>This post may contain affiliate links, where we earn from qualifying purchases. See more details in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carolinescooking.com\/privacy-policy\/\">policy<\/a> page.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I have really grown to love fall in New England as the colors are so beautiful, mornings are crisp but the skies are still blue. And much as I love grilling in the summer, I have to admit to being a bit excited about making more meals in the oven.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Comfort foods are just that - warming and comforting, which is just what you need as it gets cooler and the nights darker. And this tasty stuffed chicken is a perfect addition to the menu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carolinescooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Goat-cheese-stuffed-chicken-with-spinach-and-cranberries-picture.jpg\" alt=\"whole stuffed chicken breast on plate with sides behind\" class=\"wp-image-11504\" title=\"This goat cheese stuffed chicken with spinach and cranberries is deliciously comforting without being too heavy. It's fancy enough for a dinner party but quick enough for any night.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carolinescooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Goat-cheese-stuffed-chicken-with-spinach-and-cranberries-picture.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.carolinescooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Goat-cheese-stuffed-chicken-with-spinach-and-cranberries-picture-113x150.jpg 113w, https:\/\/www.carolinescooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Goat-cheese-stuffed-chicken-with-spinach-and-cranberries-picture-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.carolinescooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Goat-cheese-stuffed-chicken-with-spinach-and-cranberries-picture-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carolinescooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Goat-cheese-stuffed-chicken-with-spinach-and-cranberries-picture-600x800.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.carolinescooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Goat-cheese-stuffed-chicken-with-spinach-and-cranberries-picture.jpg\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This dish might look fancy, but it is easier than you might think to make. And with some tasty <a href=\"http:\/\/www.stoneridgeorchards.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Stoneridge Orchards<\/a> cranberries, spinach and pine nuts in the stuffing, it's not a huge indulgence either.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can put this together in a little over half an hour, meaning it would be just as good for a midweek meal as served at a dinner party.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carolinescooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Goat-cheese-stuffed-chicken-with-spinach-and-cranberries-pic.jpg\" alt=\"cut piece of goat cheese stuffed chicken showing stuffing inside\" class=\"wp-image-11506\" title=\"This goat cheese stuffed chicken with spinach and cranberries is deliciously comforting without being too heavy. It's fancy enough for a dinner party but quick enough for any night.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carolinescooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Goat-cheese-stuffed-chicken-with-spinach-and-cranberries-pic.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.carolinescooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Goat-cheese-stuffed-chicken-with-spinach-and-cranberries-pic-113x150.jpg 113w, https:\/\/www.carolinescooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Goat-cheese-stuffed-chicken-with-spinach-and-cranberries-pic-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.carolinescooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Goat-cheese-stuffed-chicken-with-spinach-and-cranberries-pic-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carolinescooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Goat-cheese-stuffed-chicken-with-spinach-and-cranberries-pic-600x800.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.carolinescooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Goat-cheese-stuffed-chicken-with-spinach-and-cranberries-pic.jpg\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>We've been a little addicted to Stoneridge Orchards' berries in our house in recent months. Both of my boys love snacking on them, and I love adding them into various dishes as well. You might remember the delicious <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carolinescooking.com\/overnight-breakfast-bake\/\">overnight breakfast bake<\/a> that I made a few months ago with their dried cherries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This recipe uses their dried cranberries which have a lovely balance of sweetness, tartness and juiciness. Along with the other ingredients, it makes for a truly wonderful filling for the chicken, without being overly complicated, that will be the star of any plate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1100\" height=\"972\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carolinescooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/making-Goat-cheese-stuffed-chicken-with-spinach-and-cranberries.jpg\" alt=\"making pocket in chicken, preparing stuffing and stuffing the chicken\" class=\"wp-image-11505\" title=\"preparing goat cheese stuffed chicken\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carolinescooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/making-Goat-cheese-stuffed-chicken-with-spinach-and-cranberries.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/www.carolinescooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/making-Goat-cheese-stuffed-chicken-with-spinach-and-cranberries-150x133.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carolinescooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/making-Goat-cheese-stuffed-chicken-with-spinach-and-cranberries-300x265.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carolinescooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/making-Goat-cheese-stuffed-chicken-with-spinach-and-cranberries-1024x905.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carolinescooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/making-Goat-cheese-stuffed-chicken-with-spinach-and-cranberries-600x530.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.carolinescooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/making-Goat-cheese-stuffed-chicken-with-spinach-and-cranberries.jpg\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to make goat cheese stuffed chicken<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>First you <strong>make the stuffing<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Toast the pine nuts.<\/li><li>Soften the garlic in a little oil.<\/li><li>Add the spinach to the garlic and wilt it down then let it cool.<\/li><li>Add in the goats cheese, cranberries and the toasted pine nuts and that's it.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can make the stuffing ahead if it helps your schedule as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To <strong>stuff the chicken<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Make a little hole on one side of the chicken breast then move the knife around inside to cut a pocket for the stuffing.<\/li><li>Fill the pocket with the stuffing and press the chicken together.<\/li><li>Sear the outside before finishing it in the oven.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The filling may well come out a bit but don't worry, it will still be delicious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This goat cheese stuffed chicken with spinach and cranberries has that wonderful balance of comforting flavor but without being too heavy. It's fancy enough for a dinner party but quick enough for any night. Being relatively healthy is no bad thing, either, but it definitely doesn't skip on flavor. I know it will be back on our menu soon - when will you put it on yours?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1100\" height=\"825\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carolinescooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Goat-cheese-stuffed-chicken-with-spinach-and-cranberries-close.jpg\" alt=\"Goat cheese stuffed chicken with spinach and cranberries\" class=\"wp-image-11508\" title=\"Goat cheese stuffed chicken with spinach and cranberries\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carolinescooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Goat-cheese-stuffed-chicken-with-spinach-and-cranberries-close.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/www.carolinescooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Goat-cheese-stuffed-chicken-with-spinach-and-cranberries-close-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carolinescooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Goat-cheese-stuffed-chicken-with-spinach-and-cranberries-close-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carolinescooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Goat-cheese-stuffed-chicken-with-spinach-and-cranberries-close-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carolinescooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Goat-cheese-stuffed-chicken-with-spinach-and-cranberries-close-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.carolinescooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Goat-cheese-stuffed-chicken-with-spinach-and-cranberries-close.jpg\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Try these other comforting chicken dishes:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carolinescooking.com\/chicken-provencal\/\">Chicken Proven&ccedil;al<\/a> (an easy dish with tomatoes, olives, herbs and wine)<\/li><li><a style='font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \"Segoe UI\", Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif;' href=\"https:\/\/www.carolinescooking.com\/baked-tarragon-chicken\/\">Baked tarragon chicken<\/a> (also really easy to make)<\/li><li>Creamy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carolinescooking.com\/creamy-lemon-chicken-pasta-bake\/\">lemon chicken pasta bake<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carolinescooking.com\/one-pot-lemon-garlic-chicken-with-vegetables\/\">One pot lemon garlic chicken<\/a> with vegetables<\/li><li>Plus get more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carolinescooking.com\/category\/main\/\">main dishes<\/a> inspiration in the archives.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div id=\"recipe\"><\/div><div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-11507\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"11507\" data-servings=\"2\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-carolines-cooking-template\"><div class=\"wprm-container-float-right\">\n\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-normal\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" width=\"150\" height=\"113\" 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style=\"font-size: 1em;\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><g transform=\"translate(0, 0)\"><polygon fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#343434\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"square\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" points=\"12,2.6 15,9 21.4,9 16.7,13.9 18.6,21.4 12,17.6 5.4,21.4 7.3,13.9 2.6,9 9,9 \" stroke-linejoin=\"miter\"><\/polygon><\/g><\/svg><\/span><div class=\"wprm-recipe-rating-details wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-rating-average\">5<\/span> from <span class=\"wprm-recipe-rating-count\">2<\/span> votes<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Goat cheese stuffed chicken with spinach and cranberries<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 5px\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-normal\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Comforting, flavorful and great both for a fancy meal or an everyday dinner.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-times-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-table-borders-top-bottom wprm-recipe-table-borders-inside\" style=\"border-width: 1px;border-style: solid;border-color: #777777;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-prep-time-container\" style=\"border-width: 1px;border-style: solid;border-color: #777777;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-prep-time-label\">Prep Time<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-minutes\">15<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-cook-time-container\" style=\"border-width: 1px;border-style: solid;border-color: #777777;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-cook-time-label\">Cook Time<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time wprm-recipe-cook_time-minutes\">20<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time-unit wprm-recipe-cook_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-total-time-container\" style=\"border-width: 1px;border-style: solid;border-color: #777777;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-total-time-label\">Total Time<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-minutes\">35<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 5px\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-tags-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-course-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-course-label\">Course: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-course wprm-block-text-normal\">Main Course<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-cuisine-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-cuisine-label\">Cuisine: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-cuisine wprm-block-text-normal\">American<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-servings-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-servings-label\">Servings: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-servings-11507 wprm-recipe-servings-adjustable-tooltip wprm-block-text-normal\" data-initial-servings=\"\" data-recipe=\"11507\" aria-label=\"Adjust recipe servings\">2<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-nutrition-container wprm-recipe-calories-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-nutrition-label wprm-recipe-calories-label\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-nutrition-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-nutrition wprm-recipe-calories wprm-block-text-normal\">507<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-nutrition-unit wprm-recipe-calories-unit wprm-block-text-normal\">kcal<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-author-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-author-label\">Author: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-author wprm-block-text-normal\">Caroline's Cooking<\/span><\/div>\n<span class=\"wprm-recipe-grow-container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.grow.me\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer\" style=\"color: #333333;background-color: #ffffff;border-color: #333333;border-radius: 0px;padding: 5px 5px;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-grow-not-saved wprm-recipe-grow wprm-recipe-link wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-link-inline-button wprm-color-accent\" data-recipe-id=\"11507\">Save<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/app.grow.me\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer\" style=\"color: #333333;background-color: #ffffff;border-color: #333333;border-radius: 0px;padding: 5px 5px;display: none;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-grow-saved wprm-recipe-grow wprm-recipe-link wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-link-inline-button wprm-color-accent\" data-recipe-id=\"11507\">Saved!<\/a><\/span>\n\n\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-ingredients-no-images wprm-recipe-11507-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"11507\" data-servings=\"2\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Ingredients<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoon<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">pine nuts<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1 \u00bd<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoon<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">olive oil<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">divided<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">clove<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">garlic<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">finely chopped<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">baby spinach<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">30g, roughly chopped<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">chicken breasts<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">approx 1lb\/450g<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoon<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">goat cheese<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoon<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">dried cranberries<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">I used Stoneridge<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-11507-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"11507\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Instructions<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-11507-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Toast the pine nuts in a dry small-medium skillet\/frying pan that is big enough to fit both the chicken breasts and that can go in the oven over a medium heat. Watch them closely as they can quickly burn. Once gently brown, tip out and set aside.&nbsp;<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-11507-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Put the skillet back on the heat and add \u00bd tablespoon oil. Add the garlic and cook a minute so that it cooks a little but doesn't burn, then add the chopped spinach. Cook for a minute, turning so that it all wilts down. Remove from the skillet and set aside to cool.&nbsp;<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-11507-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Preheat the oven to 400F\/200C.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-11507-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">As the spinach is cooling, make a small cut into the side of each chicken breast and then use the knife to open it up inside while keeping the opening small. Try not to cut through the chicken on any other side - you're just creating a pocket.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-11507-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Add the goat cheese, dried cranberries and the toasted pine nuts to the cooled spinach and mix so everything is mixed through then fill the chicken breasts with the mixture. Press together the opening to close it up as best you can (it will open in cooking, but this saves too much filling escaping).<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-11507-step-0-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Warm the rest of the oil in the skillet over a medium heat and cook the chicken for around 3 minutes on each side to gently brown it. Transfer the skillet to the oven and cook for around 10 minutes until it is cooked through.<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-nutrition-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Nutrition<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-container wprm-nutrition-label-container-simple wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">507<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">14<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">52<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">26<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Saturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">5<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-cholesterol\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Cholesterol: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">151<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">327<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-potassium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Potassium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">982<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Fiber: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sugar\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Sugar: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">10<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_a\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Vitamin A: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1620<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">IU<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_c\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Vitamin C: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">7.4<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calcium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Calcium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">46<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-iron\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Iron: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">2.1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p><em>See some of my favorite cooking tools and ingredients in the Caroline's Cooking <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/shop\/carolinescooking\" target=\"_blank\">Amazon store<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Thanks to Stoneridge Orchards for sponsoring this post.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Remember to pin for later!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1626\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carolinescooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/goat-cheese-stuffed-chicken-pin-2.jpg\" alt=\"Transform a plain chicken breast into this deliciously&nbsp;flavorful and comforting goat cheese stuffed chicken. Elegant enough for a special occasion, but easy enough for any night. #goatcheesestuffedchicken #stuffedchicken #comfortfood\" class=\"wp-image-18059\" title=\"Transform a plain chicken breast into this deliciously&nbsp;flavorful and comforting goat cheese stuffed chicken. 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