Description
A delightful dish featuring tender chicken breasts stuffed with sweet pears and creamy cheese, offering a perfect balance of savory and sweet flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- 2 ripe pears (like Bartlett or Anjou), chopped
- 1 cup goat cheese or brie, crumbled
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme or rosemary, chopped
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter or olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Chop the pears into small cubes and mix them with cheese, minced garlic, chopped herbs, and a pinch of salt and pepper in a bowl.
- Slice a pocket into the side of each chicken breast without cutting all the way through.
- Spoon the pear and cheese mixture generously into each chicken pocket.
- Heat butter or olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the stuffed chicken breasts for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let the chicken rest for about 5 minutes before slicing and serve warm.
Notes
Feel free to add your own twist with herbs or spices. Pair with a side salad or garlic mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chicken, pears, cheese, stuffed chicken, family recipe, comfort food