CHICKEN, PEAR & GORGONZOLA TARTS

Chicken, Pear & Gorgonzola Tarts image

I've been experimenting with candied bacon and tried incorporating it into some of my favorite recipes.-Richard Boulanger, Williston, Vermont

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

8 bacon strips
1-1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 cup finely chopped cooked chicken breast
1/3 cup pear nectar
1/4 cup finely chopped dried pears
3 tablespoons apricot preserves
2 teaspoons butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 packages (1.9 ounces each) frozen miniature phyllo tart shells
1/3 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese

Steps:

Place bacon in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan; broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-6 minutes on each side or until crisp. Combine brown sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over bacon. Broil 1 minute longer or until bacon is glazed and bubbly. Drain on paper towels. Cool slightly and crumble., In a small skillet, combine the chicken, pear nectar, pears, preserves, butter, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; cook, stirring occasionally, for 3-4 minutes or until thickened. Spoon about 1 teaspoonful of filling into each tart shell; place tarts on a baking sheet. Sprinkle with bacon and cheese., Bake at 350° for 5-7 minutes or until heated through. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 53 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 90mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.