Description
Indulge in the exquisite flavors of Caramelized Pear and Brie Stuffed Chicken, where juicy chicken breasts are filled with sweet caramelized pears and creamy Brie cheese. This elegant yet easy-to-make dish is perfect for cozy dinners or impressing guests at your next gathering. With a delightful balance of savory and sweet, every bite promises to be a culinary masterpiece that will have everyone asking for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 ripe Bosc or Anjou pears, diced
- 6 oz Brie cheese, shredded
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Gently pound chicken breasts to an even thickness.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add diced pears and brown sugar; sauté for 5-7 minutes until caramelized.
- Stir in thyme and shredded Brie until melted; remove from heat.
- Spoon pear mixture onto each chicken breast, fold over, and secure with toothpicks if needed.
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear stuffed chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Transfer to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- Let rest before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking/Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 366
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 304mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 109mg