Description
These Tasty Chicken Cranberry Pinwheels combine juicy chicken breasts, creamy cheese, tangy cranberry sauce, and fresh spinach all rolled up, seared golden, and baked to perfection. A festive, elegant, and protein-packed dish that’s as easy to make as it is beautiful to serve.
Ingredients
- ▢ 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- ▢ 0.5 cup cranberry sauce (preferably homemade)
- ▢ 0.75 cup cream cheese (softened)
- ▢ 0.25 cup chopped fresh spinach
- ▢ 1 tbsp olive oil
- ▢ 0.5 tsp salt
- ▢ 0.25 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Butterfly and pound chicken breasts to an even thickness (about ½ inch).
- Spread softened cream cheese evenly over each chicken piece, then layer cranberry sauce on top.
- Sprinkle with chopped spinach, then season with salt and pepper.
- Roll up tightly and secure with toothpicks.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and brown the chicken rolls on all sides (2–3 minutes each).
- Transfer to a baking dish and bake for 15–20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through (internal temp 165°F / 74°C).
- Remove toothpicks, let rest 5 minutes, slice into 1-inch rounds, and serve warm.
Notes
- For the best flavor, use homemade cranberry sauce it’s brighter and less sweet than canned.
- Don’t skip searing before baking it locks in moisture and adds beautiful color.
- Use toothpicks placed crosswise to secure rolls tightly while baking.
- Leftovers keep beautifully reheat gently to avoid drying out.
- Perfect for using up holiday leftovers like turkey instead of chicken.
Nutrition
- Calories: 280