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Chicken In Pear Sauce

Chicken in Pear Sauce (6.5 PTS recipe image
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.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4
Calories: 1209.7
Dietary: Gluten-free
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
  • 4 boneless Skinless chicken breast halves
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon White pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
  • Thick-cut bacon diced
  • 1 can (1 4-1/2 ounces) fat-free chicken broth
  • 2 medium Ripe pears, peeled and diced -- (2 to 3)
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons Cold water
  • 1/4 cup Snipped chives
Directions
  1. 1
    Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels, then sprinkle evenly with salt and white pepper.
  2. 2
    Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. 3
    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.
  4. 4
    In a separate small saucepan, cook diced bacon over medium heat until crisp and browned.
  5. 5
    Drain bacon on paper towels, but reserve 1 tablespoon of bacon drippings in the saucepan. Set bacon aside.
  6. 6
    Pour chicken broth into the saucepan with drippings, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
  7. 7
    Bring the broth to a boil and simmer uncovered for 5 minutes.
  8. 8
    Add diced pears to the saucepan and return to a boil.
  9. 9
    Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, or until pears are tender.
  10. 10
    In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and cold water until smooth. Stir in snipped chives.
  11. 11
    Slowly pour the cornstarch mixture into the simmering pear sauce while stirring constantly.
  12. 12
    Bring the sauce to a boil and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring, until thickened and bubbly.
  13. 13
    Stir the cooked bacon into the pear sauce.
  14. 14
    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.

Keywords: chicken, pear sauce, bacon, pan-seared, healthy, dinner, low fat, easy, weeknight meal, fruit sauce, cornstarch, chives, white pepper, boneless, skinless, gluten free, weight watchers, pts, international, comfort food
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