Taste of Home
Chicken In Pear Sauce
TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
YIELD: 4 servings.
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
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
-
1.
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 thermometer reaches 170°.
-
2.
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.
-
3.
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.
Nutrition Facts
1 each: 320 calories, 24g fat (7g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 937mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 2g fiber), 10g protein.
© 2024 RDA Enthusiast Brands, LLC