Description
Elevate your dinner routine with Chicken Stuffed with Pears and Cheese, a delightful blend of savory chicken, sweet pears, and creamy cheese. This dish features tender chicken breasts filled with a luscious mixture that will impress guests and family alike. Perfect for any occasion, it combines flavors that dance on the palate, making every bite memorable.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 ripe pears, diced
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme or rosemary, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, cheddar cheese, diced pears, herbs, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Slice pockets into each chicken breast without cutting through. Generously stuff each pocket with the pear-cheese mixture.
- Season both sides of the stuffed chicken with salt and pepper before placing them in the baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and is golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 105mg