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Pan-Seared Chicken with Prunes and Sage

by Laura Fuentes

January 27, 2016
updated Sep 19, 2023
4.93 from 65 votes
An easy and delicious pan-seared chicken recipe served with a sauce made from those delicious chicken tidbits that are full of flavor and we all love!
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Nothing beats a flavorful pan-seared chicken breast for dinner served with crispy veggies and a filling side. Unless you up the game with one simple step and add a delicious sauce!

Check out this simple recipe that’s sure to make a normal weeknight dinner feel special.

closeup of pan seared chicken with prunes and onions

Why I Love This Recipe

One of the best things about this recipe is that it cooks in half the time as traditional chicken breast recipes. 

When you butterfly chicken breasts, you’re making them half as thick and therefore, they cook in half the time. 

Another bonus? They come out perfectly seared, with golden and crispy edges on both sides, and still keep the juices in! 

closeup of pan seared chicken breasts with green beans

Ingredients

Simple and fresh ingredients are the basis for this pan-seared chicken recipe. You’ll need: 

  • Chicken breasts: the base for this recipe. 
  • Sage: use fresh, if possible, to bring out the incredible flavor of the chicken.
  • Salt & Pepper: for seasoning
  • Olive oil: to sear the chicken breasts in the pan.
  • Onion: used to soak up the flavors and tidbits left in the pan after cooking the chicken, smothered in a pan sauce to serve on top.
  • Chicken broth: used to make the sauce and to sear the chicken flavor tidbits left on the pan. 
  • Dried plums: also known as prunes, they’re added to the sauce to sweeten the dish. Recommended, not essential.
  • Balsamic vinegar: adds depth and flavor to the sauce, and contrasts the sweet dried plums with an acid. 
  • Green beans: served on the side, optional, can be swapped for another veggie.
  • Couscous or rice: suggested to complete this meal.

Below you’ll find the ingredient measurements in a printable recipe card.

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How to Sear Chicken Breasts with Prunes & Sage

Making these seared chicken breasts with sauce is a breeze. Once you’ve got your ingredients, here is what you’ll need to do: 

  1. Prep the chicken breasts
    On a flat surface, butterfly the chicken breasts and season them with salt and pepper.
  2. Get searing
    In a large pan over medium-high heat, heat up 2 teaspoons of oil. Add chicken to the pan and cook, for about 4 minutes on the first side, flip, and cook for an additional 3 minutes, until chicken is no longer pink and is cooked to 165F. Remove chicken from the pan onto a plate and cover to keep warm.
  3. Make the sauce
    Heat up the remaining 2 teaspoons of oil in the pan and add onions. Cook stirring often, until they are soft and golden, for about 3-4 minutes. Stir in broth, bring to a boil and scrape the chicken tidbits from the pan. 
    Add plums, sage, and balsamic vinegar. Cook for an additional 4 minutes, until the mixture thickens.
  4. Time to eat!
    Plate the chicken breasts topped with onions, a spoon of the sage sauce on top.

Want to see how this recipe is made? Check out this quick video.

What to Serve with this Pan-Seared Chicken

The best part of this recipe is that it goes with everything! While I often serve them with green beans and couscous or rice, you can also serve them with:

  • Roasted Cauliflower Rice
  • Parmesan Risotto
  • Sautéed Cabbage

Chicken with Prunes and Sage

Laura Fuentes
4.93 from 65 votes
An easy and delicious pan-seared chicken recipe served with a sauce made from those delicious chicken tidbits that are full of flavor and we all love!
Servings: 4
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, butterflied, about 6oz each
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh sage, divided
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 teaspoons olive oil, divided
  • 2 cups thinly sliced onion, about 1 large
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • ½ cup dried plums (prunes), chopped
  • 1 ½ teaspoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 lb green beans, steamed
  • Couscous or rice, for serving*

Instructions
 

  • On a flat surface, butterfly the chicken breasts. Season them with salt and pepper on both sides.
  • In a large pan over medium-high heat, heat up 2 teaspoons of oil. Add chicken to the pan and cook, for about 4 minutes on the first side, flip, and cook for an additional 3 minutes, until chicken is no longer pink and is cooked to 165F. Remove chicken from the pan onto a plate and cover to keep warm.
  • Heat up remaining 2 teaspoons of oil in the pan and add onions. Cook stirring often, until they are soft and golden, for about 3-4 minutes. Stir in broth, bring to a boil and scrape the chicken tidbits from the pan. Add plums, sage, and balsamic vinegar. Cook for an additional 4 minutes, until the mixture thickens.
  • Plate chicken with the onions and spoon sauce from the pan on top of the chicken. Serve with steamed green beans on the side. Make this a full meal by cooking rice or couscous.

Notes

Nutritional information is for the chicken and green beans. 

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 servingCalories: 299kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 29gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 72mgSodium: 451mgPotassium: 1000mgFiber: 6gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 988IUVitamin C: 21mgCalcium: 98mgIron: 2mg
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  1. Naomi

    March 11, 2023 at 4:32 pm

    5 stars
    This was amazing, full of flavor!

    Reply
  2. Stef

    February 12, 2016 at 4:24 pm

    4 stars
    This recipe looks fab! I always have a giant bag of prunes in the house and have never attempted to cook with them…and this recipe looks like a less intimidating place to start!

    I LOVE to eat prunes with a smear of peanut butter. The sweet/salty combo is satisfying and the fiber/fat combo keeps me full and energized for hours.

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes

      February 14, 2016 at 9:56 am

      I’ve never heard of the prune + pb combo. I’m going to have to try it!

      Reply
  3. Talia B.

    February 05, 2016 at 8:17 pm

    5 stars
    W just love to snack on them!

    Reply
  4. Sandra

    February 05, 2016 at 5:24 pm

    5 stars
    Thank you for sharing your wnoderful recipes. As a working mom, I have to make the most of my cooking time, especially on those days when I also have to work evenings. This chicken recipe is something I can cook easily and leave an extra serving for lunch!

    Reply
  5. Christine aka happyvballgirl

    February 04, 2016 at 9:46 pm

    5 stars
    Wow, i think I’d eat prunes just the way you showed! Looks absolutely DELICIOUS!!

    Reply
  6. Mari

    February 04, 2016 at 8:08 pm

    5 stars
    I love prunes as a sub for some of the oil in recipes like banana or pumpkin bread. You purée the prunes w water and a little vanilla and sub! It’s sweet and moist. And it works! You can also then reduce the sweetener.

    Reply
  7. Amanda P

    February 04, 2016 at 11:24 am

    5 stars
    I have actually never had a prune, but I love plums, so no doubt I would love them! This dish looks like the perfect way to try them for the first time. 🙂

    Reply
  8. Ingrid

    February 04, 2016 at 8:29 am

    5 stars
    I love eating prunes right out of the bag! They’re so sweet and tasty:)

    Reply
  9. Christina

    February 04, 2016 at 12:15 am

    5 stars
    I’m always looking for new healthy recipes but have never tired one with prunes. It looks delicious. I can’t wait to try it. Maybe for date night with my husband!

    Reply
  10. Julie

    February 03, 2016 at 10:26 pm

    I enjoy eating prunes plain as a snack!

    Reply
  11. Kimberlee

    February 03, 2016 at 9:52 pm

    4 stars
    PRUNES are great! my mom made Prune Cookies – they had cocoa, chocolate chips, and prunes pureed for the fat – soft and moist. When we lived in Iowa, I learned a Swedish recipe for dried fruit soup – my Grandmother was thrilled (she was part Swede) and it had dried prunes, berries, etc in it. that is so yummy! I make a prune brownie – which is yummy and gooey. I want the prune coffee cake recipe from a comment – sounds great! And excited to try it in a more savory dish – thanks!!

    Reply
  12. Janna

    February 03, 2016 at 8:45 pm

    5 stars
    I love snacking on prunes! But, I am looking forward to trying your recipe, it looks delicious! Thank you for the inspiration!

    Reply
  13. Sarah

    February 03, 2016 at 7:52 pm

    Prune cake! That’s the extent of my experience cooking with them. We eat them straight-up.

    Reply
  14. Candis

    February 03, 2016 at 7:20 pm

    I like to use all kinds of dried fruit in granola bars.

    Reply
  15. Cristina

    February 03, 2016 at 4:32 pm

    This sounds yummy, will definitely try it! I haven’t had a prune in a while but will get some now. I used them a lot when I cooked all my sons baby food. I would mix it with all different things.

    Reply
  16. Dinah

    February 03, 2016 at 4:04 pm

    5 stars
    I love to eat prunes with almonds as my morning snack at work. Gets me through to lunchtime!

    Reply
  17. Kelly

    February 03, 2016 at 4:04 pm

    There is a homemade granola recipe I have from a local grocery store. It calls for cranberries but I replace it with prunes instead for this treat.

    Reply
  18. Amanda

    February 03, 2016 at 3:53 pm

    I love prunes straight up as a snack but I’ve never thought to cook with them! Looks awesome!!

    Reply
  19. Melinda

    February 03, 2016 at 3:48 pm

    My mom used to make this at Christmas time and it is my favorite way to make prunes beside just eating them plain. She would soak the prunes in water for a little bit so they would plump up and then put softened cream cheese in the middle with a pecan on top. Yum!

    Reply
  20. Wendy

    February 03, 2016 at 2:46 pm

    I usually chop them up a bit and put on top my oatmeal with a little cream. Otherwise just eat them out of the bag.

    Reply
  21. Candy

    February 03, 2016 at 2:29 pm

    4 stars
    I love straight out of the can…they are juicy and so delish

    Reply
  22. Tanya W

    February 03, 2016 at 2:14 pm

    We mostly eat them straight from the bag but they are also something I often put in our homemade granola bars! This recipe looks super yummy!

    Reply
  23. Lisa

    February 03, 2016 at 2:09 pm

    I might try cooking with them, as this recipe looks yummy. But, honestly, my favorite way to enjoy them is straight out of the bag, while hiding from my kids!!

    Reply
  24. Lisa T.

    February 03, 2016 at 2:00 pm

    I will definitely have to add this recipe to my next weekly dinner menu! Love it!

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes

      February 03, 2016 at 8:10 pm

      Enjoy Lisa!

      Reply
  25. lisa franklin

    February 03, 2016 at 1:57 pm

    prune cake or just straight out of the bag

    Reply
  26. Charlene

    February 03, 2016 at 1:56 pm

    I eat prunes straight out of the bag as a snack! Delicious!

    Reply
  27. Jenni

    February 03, 2016 at 1:55 pm

    I have never tried cooking with prunes. Maybe I will have to try this recipe! I have only eaten dried prunes right out of the bag!

    Reply
  28. Sonia S

    February 03, 2016 at 1:41 pm

    Hi Laura,

    the recipe looks delicious. I will try it in the near future.

    We love prunes. My favorite way to eat them is stuffed with chocolate ganache and rolled in unsweetened cocoa

    Reply
  29. Kristi

    February 03, 2016 at 1:41 pm

    We like to eat them right out of the bag! This recipe looks delicious, I’ll definitely have to try cooking with them! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  30. Kristi

    February 03, 2016 at 1:39 pm

    We like to eat them right out of the bag! The recipe sounds delicious, I’ll definitely have to try cooking with them! thanks

    Reply
  31. Bridget

    February 03, 2016 at 1:39 pm

    I love to eat prunes right out of the package! They are so good!

    Reply
  32. kelia

    February 03, 2016 at 1:28 pm

    5 stars
    It’s funny. I would buy prunes in the big container sort of like the big one of raisins and I would be the only one who ate them. I started buying the Sunsweet individually wrapped prunes and now can’t keep their hands out of them! They disappear so fast now

    Reply
  33. Jen

    February 03, 2016 at 1:22 pm

    5 stars
    I have never cooked with prunes, but this recipe sounds so good I think I will have to try it! I don’t even know when the last time was I had a prune so I don’t have a favorite way of eating them.

    Reply
  34. Meg

    February 03, 2016 at 1:21 pm

    5 stars
    My kids love eating Prunes right out of the the bag! My 6yr old likes them so much, I have to stop her from eating too many!

    Reply
  35. darcy

    February 03, 2016 at 1:19 pm

    5 stars
    Love prunes straight from bag and in oatmeal.

    Reply
  36. LISA BRENNER

    February 03, 2016 at 1:13 pm

    5 stars
    I love to eat them right out of the bag…so yummy!

    Reply
  37. Charlene A.

    February 03, 2016 at 1:10 pm

    5 stars
    Wow, this recipe looks delicious! Besides eating prunes in a dish like this, I like them in a dessert cobbler, mixed with strawberries or even Rhubarb.

    Reply
  38. Amy

    February 03, 2016 at 12:03 pm

    I love just as they are for a snack!

    Reply
  39. Karen

    February 03, 2016 at 10:44 am

    Simply…plain! Seriously. I just give prunes to my kids just as they are. It’s also a nutritious sweet ‘filler’ if I have a little space available in the lunch container.

    Reply
  40. Megan Combs

    February 02, 2016 at 10:24 pm

    5 stars
    This recipe looks delicious! We eat a lot of chicken and It can get pretty boring. I love eating prunes by them selves as a snack. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  41. Melissa

    February 02, 2016 at 9:46 pm

    We love to eat prunes plain (Sunsweet Ones are great for travel), but I also like to chop them for use in place of raisins or dried cranberries in baked goods.

    Reply
  42. Lori

    February 02, 2016 at 5:51 pm

    I have substituted dried prunes for dates when making homemade lara bars. They come out sweeter and softer, but just as tasty!

    Reply
  43. Jennifer

    February 02, 2016 at 4:11 pm

    My family eats prunes straight out of the bag! I buy the individually wrapped Sunsweet Ones. I have added prunes to homemade nut bars before.

    Reply
  44. Sarah L

    February 02, 2016 at 1:13 pm

    I never used to buy prunes, but I started buying them for my daughter and now we always have them at the house and eat them straight out of the bag!

    Reply
  45. Shellie

    February 02, 2016 at 12:09 pm

    I love eating prunes by the handful. They are not too sweet and perfect as an easy snack 🙂

    Reply
  46. Kathleen

    February 02, 2016 at 10:53 am

    4 stars
    This recipe looks delicious! I usually eat them straight out of the bag but I may just try this!

    Reply
  47. Karen Jeffries

    February 02, 2016 at 10:14 am

    We used to eat a lot of prunes as children. My Mom would stew them in a little water. Yummy. Love Sunsweet prunes right out of the bag. Would love to win the Sunsweet contest.

    Reply
  48. Traci W

    February 02, 2016 at 8:02 am

    Have never cooked with prunes… sounds interesting! But how can I use up the rest of the package? Can it be frozen?

    Reply
  49. Rig

    February 02, 2016 at 4:12 am

    I don’t eat the prunes, but my dad does.

    Reply
  50. Johanna B.

    February 01, 2016 at 11:26 pm

    Will have to try this recipe. We enjoy them by themselves or chopped up and sprinkled over oatmeal.

    Reply
  51. Judi

    February 01, 2016 at 9:38 pm

    4 stars
    My favorite way to eat prunes is straight from the bag! Truthfully, I’ve never tried them any other way. They don’t last that long between myself and my son.

    Reply
  52. Zeynep

    February 01, 2016 at 7:49 pm

    I made prune compote and desert. I also like it as snack.

    Reply
  53. Tara Kidd

    February 01, 2016 at 7:25 pm

    I like to boil them and purée them to make baby food for my son. So yummy!

    Reply
  54. Justin

    February 01, 2016 at 7:20 pm

    Love eating them right out of the can!!

    Reply
  55. Betsy L

    February 01, 2016 at 5:22 pm

    5 stars
    I love to use them in place of raisins in oatmeal cookies. I also use coconut oil and coconut shreds and lots of walnuts. The flavors are so yummy together.

    Reply
  56. leah

    February 01, 2016 at 4:18 pm

    prunes….right from the bag! Sometimes I’ll stew them in water, boil for a bit – makes a yummy syrup and the prunes get nice and soft.

    Reply
  57. Catherine l.

    February 01, 2016 at 3:33 pm

    5 stars
    I’m one of those weird people who actually like prunes. My favorite way to eat them is straight out of the bag. If I had to choose another way to eat them I guess I would put them in a sandwich with turkey meat, cheese, spinach, avocado and tomato.

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes

      February 01, 2016 at 4:16 pm

      you are definitely not weird Catherine. Check out the other comments and ME!! LOL

      Reply
  58. Faith

    February 01, 2016 at 3:13 pm

    I like prunes out of the bag, never used them with baking.

    Reply
  59. Kristina G

    February 01, 2016 at 2:11 pm

    I enjoy prunes just as they come. 🙂

    Reply
  60. momof3LK

    February 01, 2016 at 1:35 pm

    stewed prunes are good.

    Reply
  61. Laurie

    February 01, 2016 at 1:28 pm

    5 stars
    Our favorite way to eat prunes is straight out of the bag. Glad so see Sunsweet offering a preservative free option. Would love to see them have an organic option, too. Maybe they do and I just haven’t seen it in our area.

    Reply
  62. Claudia B

    February 01, 2016 at 1:18 pm

    5 stars
    Does Prune juice count? LOL

    Reply
  63. jennifer

    February 01, 2016 at 1:07 pm

    5 stars
    just plain!

    Reply
  64. Whitney Townley

    February 01, 2016 at 1:06 pm

    5 stars
    Gotta say, favorite way to eat prunes is fresh. 🙂 u grew up up in Washington state and we had an orchard that included quit a few prune trees! We also had a prune tree right outside my bedroom window! I loved to sit In the window with a book and eat prunes picked right off the tree! Best. Thing. Ever!

    Reply
  65. DeAnn Meade

    February 01, 2016 at 12:55 pm

    5 stars
    My favorite way to eat prunes is actually pureed! You can thank having children and needing to ‘eh hem, help them “go”.

    Reply
  66. Dariela

    February 01, 2016 at 12:44 pm

    I actually never eat prunes! This recipe looks delicious though. I also have always wanted to make some kind of healthy snack balls with prunes, peanut butter, nuts, etc.

    Reply
  67. Jessica F.

    February 01, 2016 at 12:21 pm

    I really love prunes on their own! I’ve never tried them in a recipe before, but this looks so tasty, I might have to put it on the menu at our house!

    Reply
  68. Julie

    February 01, 2016 at 12:08 pm

    We have only enjoyed eating them straight out of the bag. However, I am inspired by your recipe and the idea by others to put them in oatmeal cookies!

    Reply
  69. Cindy

    February 01, 2016 at 11:59 am

    I use prunes quite a bit in my cooking. One of my favorite dishes is Tofu Marbella, a nice sweet and tangy sauce with green olives and prunes. I also enjoy a nice stewed compote of various dried fruits (including prunes) this time of year. A compote can be a great topper on hot cereals such as oatmeal, quinoa or brown rice to replace other sweeteners. Another hardy winter dish I make in the fall and wintertime, is a nice veggie tagine. Prunes are a staple addition to this dish. Of course prunes are also fantastic out of the bag or as a substitute for raisins in muffins or scones. We love prunes in our household!

    Reply
  70. Rachel

    February 01, 2016 at 11:51 am

    I like to use prunes in place of bananas in banana bread, it’s so yummy and toddler friendly!

    Reply
  71. Geneviève

    February 01, 2016 at 11:38 am

    Mmm we like prunes as is, but I will try this recipe, for sure.

    Reply
  72. Elizabeth

    February 01, 2016 at 11:13 am

    Prunes are perfect just the way they are! Although, sneaking them into Laura’s brownie recipe is another delicious way to eat them.

    Reply
  73. Cynthia Hutchinson

    February 01, 2016 at 11:00 am

    Straight out of the package!

    Reply
  74. Marion

    February 01, 2016 at 9:55 am

    I have never cooked with prunes. My little ones love the organic baby food prunes and sometimes we still buy them when they really need them and they are 7 and 5. I will def. try this recipe out.

    Reply
  75. Heather B.

    February 01, 2016 at 9:44 am

    This chicken recipes looks great! My favorite was to serve prunes is stewed with a cut up lemon. SImple and tasty.

    Reply
  76. Courtney Siefring

    February 01, 2016 at 9:40 am

    I will eat an entire package of Sunsweet Prunes just by themselves within a week. I seriously can’t get enough. My digestive system loves me for that!

    Reply
  77. Mary

    February 01, 2016 at 9:32 am

    My 13 month old and I eat them straight out of the fridge. We like them cold.

    Reply
  78. Nicole G

    February 01, 2016 at 9:31 am

    This recipe sounds great.

    I typically eat prunes as a snack or in a family recipe for Viennabrod/Wienerbrod.

    Reply
  79. Nicole

    February 01, 2016 at 9:20 am

    My kids love to eat them straight from the container. I prefer to put them in a smoothie for me 😉

    Reply
  80. Erin Brooks

    February 01, 2016 at 9:08 am

    We loooooove a gooey prune coffee cake for breakfast in our house. Never thought of them for dinner though. We’ll have to give it a try. Thanks!

    Reply
  81. Digna

    February 01, 2016 at 8:57 am

    That looks delicious, I have to try it.
    Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
  82. latanya

    February 01, 2016 at 8:56 am

    I only eat them plain and have never tried them in a recipe.

    Reply
  83. Kelly

    February 01, 2016 at 8:49 am

    I like to eat prunes straight up! Maybe I’ll try pureeing them into my oatmeal, for a sweet addition.

    Reply
  84. Teresa M.

    February 01, 2016 at 8:45 am

    5 stars
    My favorite way to use prunes is in baking. I am intrigued to learn to stretch my abilities, though.

    Reply
  85. Leah

    February 01, 2016 at 8:32 am

    5 stars
    I love snacking on them, and pureeing them for my babies!

    Reply
  86. Lindsay

    February 01, 2016 at 8:28 am

    5 stars
    I like using prunes in oatmeal cookies, great combo!

    Reply
  87. Linda Oberting

    February 01, 2016 at 8:16 am

    5 stars
    The individually wrapped Sunsweet Ones prunes are one of our go to snacks for our Grandson. He is not a big evening eater, and often asks for a couple of “Ones” and Babybel cheese.

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes

      February 01, 2016 at 10:13 am

      I thought I was the only one who paired “ones” with babybel!! 🙂

      Reply
  88. Melanie

    February 01, 2016 at 8:15 am

    5 stars
    I don’t know when it started but I have been eating prunes right out of the bag for awhile now. My mom would have them around so even though I didn’t eat them when I lived at home I picked up seeing them around.

    Reply
  89. Cara

    February 01, 2016 at 8:02 am

    5 stars
    My favorite way to eat prunes is in a chocolate chip “cookie”! It is one of my favorite dessert / snack recipes because it uses natural sugar (prunes and dates) mixed with oats and some chocolate chips to make “cookies”. They are so easy to make that my 5 year old can almost make them all by herself. The only problem with her making them is that I always have to have extra prunes and dates on hand because half of them end up in her mouth and not the cookies 😉

    Reply
  90. Karissa Gleason

    February 01, 2016 at 7:48 am

    I prefer to eat prunes right out of the package, most usually the sunsweet singles because they are so moist and delicious.

    Reply
  91. Laura B

    February 01, 2016 at 7:10 am

    I’ll be honest, I’m not a big prune eater, I’d be open to finding more ways to enjoy them!

    Reply
  92. Elizabeth Kindler

    February 01, 2016 at 7:10 am

    My husband eats prunes as a snack right out of the bag! But for myself and our 4 kiddos I have to hide them a little bit. I like to chop them up and put them in my beef stew. I think they pair so we’ll with the beer and add just a hint of sweetness. Plus my kids never know their eating them but get all the health benefits!

    Reply
  93. Stephanie

    February 01, 2016 at 7:01 am

    5 stars
    I can’t wait to try this recipe, it looks so yummy! I always have prunes in my pantry for baking– my favorite recipe is banana prune muffins.

    Reply
  94. Joellyn

    February 01, 2016 at 6:57 am

    Never thought to cook woth them. Eat them right out of the bag. 🙂

    Reply
  95. Carin

    February 01, 2016 at 6:55 am

    I like eating them straight from the box! I have baked with them, too, and that’s worked well.

    Reply
  96. Christine

    February 01, 2016 at 6:50 am

    Ironically, my kids will eat prunes, but this is a great idea!

    Reply
  97. Athena R

    February 01, 2016 at 6:50 am

    I’ve never tried prunes in anything other than in juice or to eat plain. I usually just like to snack on them.

    Reply
  98. Colleen Ladd

    February 01, 2016 at 6:34 am

    I simply enjoy eating them best right out of the container. 🙂 However, since reading your article, I am interested in pureeing them to use in place of sugars.

    Reply
  99. Kari Hughes

    February 01, 2016 at 5:59 am

    I like using prunes in lieu of raisins in Larabar type recipes that require a sticky base mixed with nuts or seeds!

    Reply
  100. Sandra

    February 01, 2016 at 5:48 am

    I loved purines in heavy syrup as a kid, everyone thought I was crazy, but as an adult I love them baked along with a pork roast, or just right out of the bag, love the individually wrapped to go packs!

    Reply
  101. Tiffany Campbell

    February 01, 2016 at 5:34 am

    I like to add prunes to recipes, especially savory ones, they add a rich sweetness to the dish.

    Reply
  102. Kristina

    February 01, 2016 at 5:34 am

    I’ve never cooked with prunes, either. The whole family is happy just to eat them straight up 🙂 I will have to try this out.

    Reply
  103. Cait

    February 01, 2016 at 4:55 am

    I love these peanut butter oatmeal prune dark chocolate bites we make! They are the perfect treat! The prunes add the perfect hint of sweetness and really enhance the texture!

    Reply
  104. Susanne

    February 01, 2016 at 4:36 am

    This sounds relish! We usually just snack n prunes straight from the pantry.

    Reply
  105. Stacy L

    February 01, 2016 at 12:53 am

    We like prunes right out of the bag, too! Can’t wait to try this recipe – looks delicious!

    Reply
  106. justamom

    February 01, 2016 at 12:06 am

    Prunes are not on my weekly shopping list, but when I do buy them I eat them straight from the bag. I will have to start cooking with them. Your recipe looks so good.

    Reply
  107. Ruby M.

    January 31, 2016 at 11:54 pm

    I love fruit ‘hand pies’. I don’t know why I have never used prunes before. Tomorrow I want to try substituting chopped prunes for raisens in my Raisen Hand Pie recipe. Thanks for the inspiration.

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes

      February 01, 2016 at 10:15 am

      if you love “hand pies” come back tomorrow for a great recipe… 😉

      Reply
  108. Araceli Kimberlin

    January 31, 2016 at 11:39 pm

    Prunes are best eaten by themselves as a snack! I love their sweetness.

    Reply
  109. Susanne

    January 31, 2016 at 11:10 pm

    My daughter has a little sunsweet booklet with kids recipes, but this recipe sounds like something the whole family would enjoy.

    Reply
  110. Nancy

    January 31, 2016 at 10:58 pm

    I like to eat prunes just as they are for a healthy and filling afternoon snack.

    Reply
  111. Sheri

    January 31, 2016 at 10:54 pm

    5 stars
    I will need to try this recipie. I usually eat prunes as a snack..

    Reply
  112. lili

    January 31, 2016 at 10:47 pm

    5 stars
    i love eating prunes just straight from the package. what a great snack!

    Reply
  113. Ginger

    January 31, 2016 at 10:14 pm

    5 stars
    I love to use pureed prunes in baking. It subs well for butter! Works like applesauce and bananas for thickening. This prune recipe might work with tofu, too…with a few subs, of course!

    Reply
  114. Colleen M

    January 31, 2016 at 10:03 pm

    5 stars
    I just printed this recipe and hope to try it soon. I actually grew up eating prunes as snacks – and still do. When I need something sweet, I always reach for fruit.

    Reply
  115. Michelle

    January 31, 2016 at 10:02 pm

    5 stars
    I just re-discovered some prunes in my cabinet today, and didn’t know what to do with them. I’ll try this! And I think I may try to stew them to put over yogurt or on grain free bread.

    Reply
  116. Priya

    January 31, 2016 at 9:51 pm

    5 stars
    I never thought of cooking with prunes! I remember growing up eating prunes and drinking prune juice to stay regular. Still eat them straight out of the package.

    Reply
  117. Tracy

    January 31, 2016 at 9:51 pm

    My family eats prunes right out of the bag. They are very helpful for my kids 🙂

    Reply
  118. Polly Larson

    January 31, 2016 at 9:44 pm

    My favorite way to eat prunes is honestly straight out of the bag- easy, healthy and satisfying!

    Reply
  119. Becky

    January 31, 2016 at 9:42 pm

    I love eating prunes straight out of the package. Delicious and satisfying!

    Reply
  120. Amanda

    January 31, 2016 at 9:36 pm

    I haven’t cooked with them yet. We just eat them right out of the canister.

    Reply
  121. Aline Grigorian

    January 31, 2016 at 9:36 pm

    Your recipe looks delicious! I like prunes just plain dried.

    Reply
  122. Laura S

    January 31, 2016 at 9:32 pm

    I have only had prunes once, someone gave me one of the singles. It was very tasty and I had forgotten about it until now. I am putting it on my grocery list. My kids love dried fruit and having them individually wrapped is a huge bonus. I’ll have to try this recipe. I want to show my kids that even grownups can try new things. Last week it was spaghetti squash (delicious!) Maybe this week chicken with prunes.

    Reply
  123. thuy n.

    January 31, 2016 at 9:28 pm

    I like them straight out of the bag.

    Reply
  124. Lia Kawaguchi

    January 31, 2016 at 9:18 pm

    I’m another “out of the bag” eater – I’ve had to limit myself to a small handful a day, as I can get myself into intestinal trouble due to my love of the little gems! 🙂 Cooking with them seems like a brilliant way to make my limited few stretch a little farther. Thanks for the gorgeous looking dish.

    Reply
  125. Tricia

    January 31, 2016 at 9:18 pm

    I love them straight from the bag….or sometimes with an almond stuck inside.

    Reply
  126. Cassandra

    January 31, 2016 at 9:16 pm

    5 stars
    I like to make prune sauce!

    Reply
  127. Cathy

    January 31, 2016 at 9:15 pm

    My mom makes a fantastic prune cake, which is my favorite way to eat prunes 🙂

    Thank you for the giveaway!

    Reply
  128. Sarah

    January 31, 2016 at 9:05 pm

    My mom makes delicious”Tzimis”, which is steamed carrots, sweet potatoes , and prunes. She would make this for special holiday meals.

    Reply
  129. Laurie

    January 31, 2016 at 9:04 pm

    Pork with prunes is a recipe I picked up while in northern Italy this summer. Even the kids liked it.

    Reply
  130. Ambery

    January 31, 2016 at 8:59 pm

    We too are “straight of the bag” people. Lots of fun ideas for song plum flavor to chicken we will have to try.

    Reply
  131. Tami

    January 31, 2016 at 8:59 pm

    Straight from the bag.

    Reply
  132. Liza

    January 31, 2016 at 8:57 pm

    My great grandma would make a Prune Kugen. I can still remember the taste 😉

    Reply
  133. Tanya

    January 31, 2016 at 8:49 pm

    I usually just eat prunes by themselves but I have used them as a replacement for dates in a gluten free vegan cheesecake recipe. The prunes acted as the sweetener and binding agent for the nuts in the crust. Delish!

    Reply
  134. Jaime

    January 31, 2016 at 8:49 pm

    I have not cooked with prunes but am excited to try many of these suggestions as well as your recipe. I eat straight from the bag or reconstitute them like dates to add sweetness to baked goods.

    Reply
  135. Jessica K

    January 31, 2016 at 8:48 pm

    5 stars
    Looks incredibly delicious! I love seeing “boxed in” ingredients reinvented! Thank you for such a creative and delicious idea!

    Reply
  136. Jess

    January 31, 2016 at 8:46 pm

    I eat them from the package. I haven’t cooked with them and now I’m wondering why. I’m going to try to bake a fig cake.

    Reply
  137. Stephanie

    January 31, 2016 at 8:39 pm

    I love to eat prunes just as they come. They are so sweet!

    Reply
  138. Lori

    January 31, 2016 at 8:36 pm

    We eat them as a snack right out of the container!

    Reply
  139. Denise

    January 31, 2016 at 8:33 pm

    Never really thought about cooking with prunes. Thanks for the inspiration!

    Reply
  140. Mindy

    January 31, 2016 at 8:32 pm

    I have had them in a rolled pork roast before and that is yummy, but we usually just eat them plain. Cut up in yogurt would also be good.

    Reply
  141. Rachael

    January 31, 2016 at 8:30 pm

    I like to put prunes in our yogurt, but really love to substitute prunes for raisins in cinnamon raisin (prune) bread. Gives it an extra tangy kick!

    Reply
  142. Danielle

    January 31, 2016 at 8:30 pm

    Hi Laura,
    Have to say i do not eat prunes but looking at the bag, we were introduced to these black plums (what they are called here) and love them! So needless to say, I will be picking up a bag for snacks and for this dish. Thanks for the introduction

    Reply
  143. Catherine

    January 31, 2016 at 8:28 pm

    I’ve only had prunes by themselves. I do like them that way, but never really realized there were other ways to use them.

    Reply
  144. Catherine

    January 31, 2016 at 8:27 pm

    I’ve never tried them anyway except by themselves. I think they’re good that way. I really haven’t come across a recipe that uses them until now!

    Reply
  145. Trish

    January 31, 2016 at 8:26 pm

    My son stopped having BM at five months of age. He was put on medications and I was told it would be a long term solution, meaning he would be on it a long time. After researching how bad this was for him I tried natural things, prunes being one of them. Eight years later, We use many things to keep him regular, but prunes are a favorite and a constant. I add them to oatmeal, homemade granola bars and cookies, to name a few.

    Reply
  146. Brooke Kingston

    January 31, 2016 at 8:20 pm

    My boys love eating prunes straight from the bag! My older son always called them “croones” when he was small, so we still call them by his cute baby-talk name.

    One of my favorite recipes featuring prunes is Chicken Marbella. It’s got capers, brown sugar and white wine with the chicken and prunes; I’m really looking forward to trying your recipe here because it has NO SUGAR! We’ve got it on our menu, looking forward to sampling some deliciousness! Great post!

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes

      February 09, 2016 at 2:53 pm

      5 stars
      Hi Brooke! You are the winner of our $250 Visa giveaway! Please check your email! 🙂

      Reply
  147. Jamie

    January 31, 2016 at 8:19 pm

    I love to use prunes in baking – added to a quick bread or finely diced in a shortbread cookie

    Reply
  148. Mamabelly

    January 31, 2016 at 8:17 pm

    5 stars
    I love sneaking prunes into homemade cereal bars! Thanks for the chance to win!

    Reply
  149. Lindsay

    January 31, 2016 at 8:16 pm

    Sometimes I use prunes in my morning oatmeal

    Reply
  150. Amy Cox

    January 31, 2016 at 8:14 pm

    We nearly always have some prunes on hand for 2 reasons:
    1. When we’re a day or so away from hitting the grocery store, I like to have some dried fruit on hand after the fresh stuff has run out.
    2. Fiber, just like you mentioned in your post. They can really help us, specifically my girls, re-calibrate after a day or two of “off” eating.

    Reply
  151. Lacey

    January 31, 2016 at 8:12 pm

    Tired Sunsweet products at a Mom’s Meet convention. I was shocked at how yummy their products are! The tropical juice is wonderful!

    Reply
  152. Ilana

    January 31, 2016 at 8:12 pm

    I love prunes in all forms but I love to chop them up and bake them inside apples with walnuts and cinnamon!

    Reply
  153. Shalena

    January 31, 2016 at 8:11 pm

    I serve them with a dab of cream cheese and crackers.

    Reply
  154. AMY F.

    January 31, 2016 at 8:10 pm

    My son and husband eat them straight from the bag!

    Reply
  155. Melinda

    January 31, 2016 at 8:08 pm

    I love them straight from the bag. Will try this recipe though–looks great!

    Reply
  156. Elisa

    January 29, 2016 at 1:15 am

    We just eat them straight up out of the bag!

    Reply
  157. Kate hender

    January 28, 2016 at 2:33 am

    I love prunes though I rarely cook with them. my kids were given them when babies, cooked down and mixed with yoghourt. Yum! We still eat this as a healthy dessert.

    Reply
  158. Viviannette

    January 27, 2016 at 9:43 pm

    I love to add prunes to our packed lunches for a little healthy sweet treat.

    Reply
  159. Rena

    January 27, 2016 at 8:41 pm

    5 stars
    I have never cooked with them but this recipe has my attention. I eat them straight from the package.

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes

      January 27, 2016 at 10:00 pm

      I eat them straight from the bag too!

      Reply
    • Gaines, Detra

      February 02, 2016 at 11:49 am

      I eat prunes like candy.

      Reply
  160. Cindy

    January 27, 2016 at 8:30 pm

    This looks great! I make a Spanish halibut that I’m thinking I could incorporate prunes into for a natural sweetness.

    Reply
  161. Daniella

    January 27, 2016 at 8:24 pm

    Sounds so yummy! Love the idea of fresh sage with it. #killercombo Can’t wait to try this. I absolutely love prunes and they are my lifeline when I or my daughter are experiencing low blood sugar. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  162. Catherine

    January 27, 2016 at 8:04 pm

    Looks great, can’t wait to try! My favorite way to use prunes is in a salad-either lettuce or whole grain based, and definitely with some goat cheese!

    Reply
  163. Beth

    January 27, 2016 at 8:04 pm

    5 stars
    I love prunes just plain, but I have never tried cooking with them before. Your recipe may have just inspired me to try! Thank You!

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes

      January 27, 2016 at 10:01 pm

      Let me know how much you enjoy it once you try it!

      Reply
  164. Amy Wahl

    January 27, 2016 at 7:51 pm

    Hi Laura! Can’t wait to try this recipe! I’ve always considered myself a good eater, healthy, but have learned over the years it’s time to cut things out. With my son’s food allergies, I want my whole family to eat right and feel better! My 40th birthday is in 2 weeks and I am on day 24 of a 40 day clean eating cleanse. I feel amazing and want my family to feel that way!

    Reply
  165. Dawn McKenzie

    January 27, 2016 at 7:35 pm

    5 stars
    I love prunes and my kids do too, but I have never cooked with them. This sounds good, I should definitely try it.

    Reply
  166. HS kraftmaking

    January 27, 2016 at 6:20 pm

    My favorite way is to make dried plum oatmeal cookies .

    Reply
  167. Teresa

    January 27, 2016 at 5:58 pm

    Sounds good. I do wonder though, at the statement that prunes are a replacement for fats. Are you aware that the whole low fat = healthy argument has been debunked? Good healthy fat such as that provided by pastured butter is an essential part of every diet – I would replace the oil in this recipe with half to full amount of butter instead; fruits should be lowered to make room for fat in total caloric intake, not the reverse.

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes

      January 27, 2016 at 10:04 pm

      I’m well aware. I drink bulletproof coffee in the morning. I have a whole post about it. The sauce comes together thick without the need for heavy cream, something most sauces would call for to achieve the richness in this one. I hope you try it and enjoy.

      Reply
  168. Kandice Smith

    January 27, 2016 at 4:14 pm

    5 stars
    Hi Laura,

    This recipe looks so delicious!!! I have never cooked with prunes before but will definitely try this my little one a I. I have been looking for new recipe ideas so thanks for sharing this one. I’m sure we will both enjoy this! 🙂

    Best Regards,
    Kandice

    Im rating on ingredients and looks alone. I will review again after tasting. 🙂

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes

      January 27, 2016 at 4:22 pm

      I’d love to know how much you enjoy it Kandice!

      Reply

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