Balsamic Chicken & Pears

Name: Balsamic Chicken & Pears
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each); 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth; 3 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1-1/2 teaspoons sugar; 2 medium unpeeled pears, each cut into 8 wedges; 1/3 cup dried cherries or dried cranberries

Pears and dried cherries go amazingly well with chicken and balsamic vinegar. It’s easy enough to make for a weeknight meal, but you can also dress it up for company. —Marcia Whitney, Gainesville, Florida

Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
3 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
2 medium unpeeled pears, each cut into 8 wedges
1/3 cup dried cherries or dried cranberries

Directions

Sprinkle chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook until a thermometer reads 165°, 8-10 minutes. Remove.
Meanwhile, stir together next five ingredients until blended. Pour into skillet; add pears and dried cherries. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; reduce heat and simmer, covered, until pears are tender, about 5 minutes. Return chicken to skillet; simmer, uncovered, until heated through, 3-5 minutes. If desired, sprinkle with additional minced rosemary.

Nutrition Facts

1 chicken breast half with 1/3 cup sauce and 4 pear wedges: 335 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 94mg cholesterol, 670mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 3g fiber), 36g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1/2 fruit.

Originally published as BALSAMIC CHICKEN AND PEARS in Taste of Home December 2016

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zippee-0415

Dec 12, 2018

Wonderful recipe, we enjoyed every bite.
Butcher2boy

Feb 18, 2018

My favorite combo balsamic vinegar and chicken. The pears and dried cranberries make an interesting flavor. I think good enough for casual company.
Matthew

Mar 5, 2017

Great recipe! Made it for Valentine's Day and my wife loved it! The cooked pears are such a nice touch and add a sweet flavor along with the white balsamic vinegar sauce. Only change I made was I used a dried cranberry and almond mix. For a side I made a cumin rice pilaf which can also be found on this site. Definitely plan on making this one again! Thanks for sharing the recipe!
browns19fan

Jan 24, 2017

Excellent! I made some changes, based on the number of diners (2) and existing supplies (dried cranberries vs. cherries, skinless boneless thighs vs. breasts). A definite keeper.
homemadewithlove

Jan 2, 2017

Great recipe, loved the pears and cherries! I didnt have white balsamic but used regular balsamic.
Remenec

Dec 9, 2016

I loved this recipe! So tasty with the pears and dried cherries! It was a little time consuming for a weeknight dinner, but worth the effort! My whole family enjoyed this delicious chicken recipe.
aug2295

Nov 29, 2016

Easy and tasty!