Description
Pineapple Gouda Chicken with Sweet Chili Cream combines juicy chicken breasts with caramelized pineapple, melted Gouda cheese, and a creamy sweet chili sauce. This dish balances sweet, smoky, and slightly spicy flavors for a satisfying, elegant meal.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 pineapple rings (fresh or canned, drained)
- 1 cup shredded Gouda cheese
Sweet Chili Cream Sauce:
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish or use an oven-safe skillet.
- Pat chicken dry and season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Transfer chicken to baking dish. Place one pineapple ring on each breast. Sprinkle shredded Gouda over the chicken.
- Bake 18–22 minutes until chicken is fully cooked and cheese melts.
- Prepare sauce: In a small saucepan over low heat, combine sweet chili sauce, heavy cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes. Stir until smooth and slightly thickened, 3–4 minutes.
- Remove chicken from oven, drizzle with warm sweet chili cream sauce, and serve.
Notes
- Substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or evaporated milk for a lighter sauce.
- Use smoked Gouda for a richer flavor.
- Grilled pineapple slices can be used for extra caramelization.
- Add extra red pepper flakes or hot sauce for more heat.
- Add vegetables like bell peppers, onions, or zucchini to make a one-pan meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: undefined
- Method: Pan-seared and baked
- Cuisine: Fusion / Contemporary
Nutrition
- Serving Size: undefined
- Calories: Approx. 430 kcal per serving
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Trans Fat: undefined
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: undefined
