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Chicken In Pear Sauce Recipe

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Pairing poultry with pears brought applause from my husband and four growing children. Simple enough for everyday meals and ideal for company, this dish is a year-round standout. We enjoy it with boiled potatoes. -Andrea Lunsford, Spokane, Washington

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Chicken In Pear Sauce Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield: 4 Servings

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Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
2 tablespoons canola oil
5 thick-cut bacon strips, diced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
2 to 3 medium ripe pears, peeled and diced
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water
1/4 cup minced chives

Directions

Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook chicken in oil 5-6 minutes on each side or until a meat thermometer reaches 170°.
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, cook bacon until crisp. Drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings; set bacon aside. Gradually stir broth into the drippings, scraping pan to loosen browned bits. Bring to a boil. Boil, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Add pears; return to a boil. Boil, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until pears are tender.
Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; add the chives. Gradually stir into pear sauce; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Stir in bacon. Serve with chicken. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 320 calories, 24 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 35 mg cholesterol, 937 mg sodium, 17 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 10 g protein.

Originally published as Chicken In Pear Sauce in Taste of Home August/September 2000, p29

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Reviewed on Sep. 18, 2011 by jennischaaf

My husband and two small sons loved this! I skipped the chives and used turkey bacon. I was almost out of chicken broth, so used half apple cider instead.