This elegant yet comforting dish pairs tender, pan-seared chicken breasts with a surprisingly delicious sauce made from sweet ripe pears and savory bacon. The natural sugars in the pears caramelize slightly, creating a glossy glaze that contrasts beautifully with the salty, crispy bacon bits. It’s a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors, offering a light texture that feels indulgent without being heavy. Ideal for a weeknight dinner that feels special enough for guests, this recipe uses simple pantry staples to create a restaurant-quality meal. The fresh chives add a pop of color and a mild oniony bite, rounding out the flavor profile perfectly.
Chicken In Pear Sauce
Description
This elegant yet comforting dish pairs tender, pan-seared chicken breasts with a surprisingly delicious sauce made from sweet ripe pears and savory bacon. The natural sugars in the pears caramelize slightly, creating a glossy glaze that contrasts beautifully with the salty, crispy bacon bits. It&# 226;ÂÂs a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors, offering a light texture that feels indulgent without being heavy. Ideal for a weeknight dinner that feels special enough for guests, this recipe uses simple pantry staples to create a restaurant-quality meal. The fresh chives add a pop of color and a mild oniony bite, rounding out the flavor profile perfectly.Ingredients
Directions
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Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels, then sprinkle evenly with salt and white pepper.
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Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken to a plate and tent with foil.
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In a separate small saucepan, cook diced bacon over medium heat until crisp and browned.
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Drain bacon on paper towels, but reserve 1 tablespoon of bacon drippings in the saucepan. Set bacon aside.
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Pour chicken broth into the saucepan with drippings, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
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Bring the broth to a boil and simmer uncovered for 5 minutes.
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Add diced pears to the saucepan and return to a boil.
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Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, or until pears are tender.
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In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and cold water until smooth. Stir in snipped chives.
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Slowly pour the cornstarch mixture into the simmering pear sauce while stirring constantly.
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Bring the sauce to a boil and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring, until thickened and bubbly.
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Stir the cooked bacon into the pear sauce.
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Spoon the warm pear and bacon sauce over the chicken breasts and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 1209.7kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 75.7g117%
- Saturated Fat 22.9g115%
- Cholesterol 231.5mg78%
- Sodium 4740.5mg198%
- Total Carbohydrate 17.7g6%
- Dietary Fiber 1.9g8%
- Sugars 6.5g
- Protein 104.5g209%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
