Description
Indulge in a culinary delight with this Chicken Stuffed with Pears and Cheese. This dish features tender chicken breasts filled with a creamy blend of sweet pears, tangy Gruyere cheese, and fragrant thyme. Baked to golden perfection, each bite offers a harmonious balance of flavors that will impress your guests or elevate your family dinner. Perfect for special occasions or a cozy night in, this recipe is sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 ripe but firm pears, diced
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
- 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, Gruyere cheese, diced pears, and thyme until well mixed.
- Butterfly the chicken breasts by slicing them horizontally without cutting all the way through.
- Generously stuff each chicken breast with the pear and cheese mixture and secure with toothpicks if needed.
- Drizzle olive oil over the stuffed chicken and season with salt and pepper. Place in the baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F). Let rest for five minutes before serving. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar before plating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg