Best Chicken In Pear Sauce Recipes

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BALSAMIC CHICKEN & PEARS



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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

  • 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 5 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 : Calories 335 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 670mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 36g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BALSAMIC CHICKEN WITH PEARS



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This is from the diet recipe section on whatscookingamerica.com and they credit the recipe as adapted from the cookbook The Convent Cook, by Maria Tisdall.

Provided by DogAndCatDoc

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 (3 -4 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 shallot, chopped
2 medium pears, peeled, cored, and sliced
1 cup chicken broth, low sodium and organic preferred
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 cup dried tart cherry

Steps:

  • Pat chicken dry with paper towels.
  • One at a time, place the chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap.
  • Using a meat mallet, carefully pound the chicken breasts to a uniform thickness of approximately 1/2-inch.
  • Season on both sides with salt and pepper.
  • In a large frying pan over medium-high heat, add the olive oil.
  • When the oil is hot, add the chicken and saute, turning once, for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
  • Remove from heat and transfer to a platter, cover, and keep warm.
  • To the same pan, add the shallot and saute over medium-high heat for 2 minutes or until soft; decrease heat to medium and add the pears.
  • Continue sauteing, stirring occasionally for 3 to 4 minutes, until the pears are soft and golden brown.
  • To prepare the sauce, combine chicken broth, balsamic vinegar, sugar, and cornstarch in a small bowl.
  • Pour over the pear mixture; add the cherries. Increase heat to high and simmer, stirring frequently for 6 to 8 minutes or until the sauce thicksn slightly.
  • Return the chicken and any juices to the pan. Bring the mixture back to a simmer; decrease heat to medium.
  • Cook for 10 minutes or until a meat thermometer registers an internal temperature of 165 degrees F (juices will run clear when cut with the tip of a knife).
  • Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Remove chicken from heat.
  • Place the chicken on individual serving plates or on a large platter.
  • Using a slotted spoon, mound the fruit over the top.
  • Spoon the sauce over the fruit and around the chicken.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.4, Fat 4.8, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 54.4, Sodium 226.9, Carbohydrate 17.5, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 12.3, Protein 19.3

CHICKEN WITH PEAR SAUCE



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One night (before payday) I found my pantry and fridge was more bare that Old Mother Hubbard's. These are the ingredients I had one hand to make this tasty and comforting dish.

Provided by countrygirl 2

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (thawed)
4 teaspoons cinnamon (divided)
4 fresh pears (peeled, cored and cut into chunks, reserve the pear cores)
1 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup raisins
1 tablespoon asiago cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • In a large skillet, warm the oil over medium-high heat.
  • Sprinkle both sides of the chicken breasts with half of cinnamon. Add the breasts to the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes on each side or until browned; transfer to a plate and set aside.
  • Remove as much flesh as possible from each one of the cores. Place in a microwave safe bowl (2 Celsius capacity) along with chicken broth. Microwave for 2 ½ minutes on high. Set aside.
  • Put chopped pears, cinnamon, salt, allspice, sugar and broth/pear liquid into a food processor. Process until the mixture is of applesauce-like consistency. Stir in the raisins.
  • Place chicken breasts into a lightly greased, 2 quart capacity casserole dish. Cover with the pear mixture. Sprinkle the top with 1 tablespoon of Asiago cheese. Bake uncovered at 325 for 35 minutes. Serve over a bed of steamed white rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 344.7, Fat 8.9, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 68.4, Sodium 853, Carbohydrate 39.2, Fiber 6.9, Sugar 25.2, Protein 29.6

CHICKEN WITH CARAMELIZED PEARS



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Tender chicken gets an upscale treatment in this simple entree with sweetened pears. Remember this idea-it also works with pork loin chops and thinly sliced apples. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons butter
1 medium red onion, halved and thinly sliced
2 medium pears, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1/2 cup balsamic vinaigrette
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
2 packages (8.8 ounces each) ready-to-serve long grain and wild rice

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, brown chicken in butter; remove and keep warm. In the same skillet, saute onion until tender. Add pears and brown sugar; cook 3 minutes longer. Stir in vinaigrette and thyme., Return chicken to skillet. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 4-6 minutes or until chicken juices run clear. Meanwhile, cook rice according to package directions. Serve with chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 567 calories, Fat 20g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 117mg cholesterol, Sodium 1330mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 39g protein.

CITRUSY ROAST CHICKEN WITH PEARS AND FIGS



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This juicy, citrus-scented chicken is a perfect dish for that shoulder season between summer and fall, when pears and figs overlap in the market, and evenings cool down enough to turn on the oven. As the chicken roasts, its skin crisps and its fat renders, flavoring the caramelizing fruit in the pan. Before it's served, everything is topped with a garlicky orange relish flecked with parsley and drizzled with sherry vinegar. It's a sweet and savory meal that's simple enough for a weeknight (if you can marinate the chicken the night before), yet festive enough for guests.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, poultry, main course

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 garlic cloves
1 large orange
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary, plus 2 whole sprigs
2 teaspoons fine sea salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 (3 1/2- to 4-pound) whole chicken, patted dry
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
8 seckel pears, halved and cored (or use 4 small ripe Bartlett, Anjou or other pears, quartered)
8 ounces ripe fresh figs (4 to 6 figs), halved lengthwise
Sherry vinegar, for serving
Flaky sea salt, for serving
1/2 cup parsley leaves, coarsely chopped, for serving

Steps:

  • Peel 2 of the garlic cloves, and finely grate or mash to a paste. Grate 1 teaspoon zest from the orange (reserve zested orange and remaining garlic clove for serving).
  • In a small bowl, combine garlic and zest with 1 tablespoon finely chopped rosemary, salt and pepper.
  • Place chicken on a 13-by-17-inch rimmed baking sheet, and rub rosemary mixture all over chicken including underneath the skin and inside the cavity. Chill uncovered in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours and up to overnight.
  • Heat oven to 450 degrees. Stuff chicken with rosemary sprigs. Drizzle chicken lightly with oil, and roast for 30 minutes.
  • Remove baking sheet from oven and carefully arrange pears and figs, cut-side down, on the hot pan. Continue to roast until chicken is cooked through, another 15 to 25 minutes.
  • Transfer chicken to a cutting board to rest for 10 minutes before carving. Roast pears and figs another 5 to 10 minutes, if necessary, until they are caramelized and tender.
  • Cut the white pith off the orange, then cut out orange segments into bite-size pieces. Finely grate or mash the remaining garlic clove.
  • To serve, transfer figs, pears and chicken to a platter. In the pan with chicken juices, toss orange segments, remaining garlic clove, and a drizzle of sherry vinegar; taste and season with flaky sea salt, if needed. Spoon oranges and pan juices over chicken and fruit on platter, and top with chopped parsley and more flaky sea salt.

ROASTED CHICKEN WITH BOURBON PEAR BUTTER GLAZE



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Provided by Damaris Phillips

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h55m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 cups unsweetened pear sauce (like applesauce, but pear)
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup bourbon
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
Juice of 2 lemons (save the rinds for the chickens)
Two 3- to 4-pound chickens
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 sprigs fresh rosemary
1 bulb fennel, quartered, fronds reserved for garnish
1 bulb fennel, shaved on a mandolin (or sliced very thinly), fronds reserved for garnish
Juice of 1 lemon
Olive oil, for drizzling
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • For the pear butter glaze: Combine the pear sauce, sugar, bourbon, cardamom and lemon juice in a saucepan and cook, stirring constantly, until it reduces by half, 25 to 30 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup of the glaze to slather on the chickens as they cook, and the rest for serving.
  • For the roasted chicken: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Pat the chickens dry and sprinkle liberally all over with salt and pepper. Divide the rosemary, lemon rinds and fennel between the cavities of both chickens. Tie the legs with butcher's twine and tuck the wings under the chickens.
  • Place the chickens in a roasting pan and roast for 45 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven and slather the chickens generously with the reserved pear butter glaze. Roast until the juices run clear when pricked, 15 to 20 more minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes to allow for carryover cooking.
  • For the fennel salad: Meanwhile, toss the shaved fennel with the lemon juice, a drizzle of olive oil and salt and pepper to taste and place on a platter.
  • Slather the chickens generously with more of the pear butter glaze and put the chickens on top of the shaved fennel salad. Garnish with fennel fronds. Serve with the remaining glaze.

WHOLE ROASTED CHICKEN WITH PEAR, SHALLOTS, AND THYME



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Adding pears to a traditional roast chicken gives it moisture and a slight sweetness.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 whole chicken (about 3 1/2 pounds), rinsed and patted dry inside and out (neck, liver, and giblets discarded)
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, plus 10 fresh thyme sprigs
3 garlic cloves, unpeeled
1/2 lemon, halved
8 shallots, peeled and halved lengthwise
3 Anjou pears, halved, cored, and halved again

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 475 degrees. Place chicken in a roasting pan and season all over with salt and pepper. Gently loosen skin and rub chicken breasts with thyme leaves, salt, and pepper. Stuff cavity with 5 thyme sprigs, garlic, and lemon. Using kitchen twine, securely tie legs together; tuck wing tips underneath.
  • Roast chicken for 15 minutes. Remove from oven, baste with pan juices; add shallots, pears, and remaining thyme sprigs to pan. Return to oven and continue to roast, until thermometer inserted in the thick part of the thigh (avoiding the bone) reaches 165 degrees, 45 minutes to 1 hour, basting and tossing pears and shallots once. Transfer to a serving platter and let rest 10 minutes before serving.

STEVE'S FALL PEAR SAUCE



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It's fall and there are a lot of overripe pears around, so try this recipe! You will love it! It is incredibly easy and you will wonder why you haven't made it before, once you taste it. Day-old, ugly, ripe pears that you would never eat are great for this recipe. Also, and most of all, make your food with love and encourage people as they make their own creations. It's all about the love, and when people finally sit down to partake, the experience and the way you made them feel will never be forgotten.

Provided by Steve Zazulyk

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Canning and Preserving Recipes     Fruit Butter Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

10 ripe pears - peeled, cored, and chopped, or more to taste
1 teaspoon water, or as needed
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 pinches ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Combine pears and water in a pot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until pears begin to break down, about 25 minutes. Stir lemon juice and cinnamon into pears. Blend pears with a hand blender or by transferring to a blender until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161.7 calories, Carbohydrate 43.2 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 8.8 g, Protein 1.1 g, Sodium 2.8 mg, Sugar 27.2 g

CHICKEN WITH SAUTEED PEARS AND ROSEMARY SAUCE



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Categories     Milk/Cream     Chicken     Fruit     Sauté     Low Sodium     Apple     Pear     Rosemary     Marsala     Red Wine     Fall     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 cups apple juice
1/2 cup red wine
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons dried rosemary
1 teaspoon fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried
Pinch of dried crushed red pepper
1/2 cup whipping cream
1 Bosc pear, quartered, cored, thinly sliced
4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves
1/4 cup Marsala

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Add apple juice, red wine, vinegar, rosemary, thyme and crushed red pepper; bring to boil. Reduce heat; simmer until mixture is reduced to 1 1/2 cups, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes. Strain mixture into small saucepan; discard solids. Add cream and simmer until reduced to sauce consistency, about 12 minutes.
  • Meanwhile heat 2 teaspoons oil in heavy medium skillet over medium heat. Add pear slices; sauté until tender and golden brown, about 8 minutes. (Sauce and pears can be prepared 2 hours ahead. Cover separately and refrigerate. Rewarm pears over medium-low heat before serving.)
  • Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Add to skillet and sauté until cooked through and golden brown on both sides, about 4 minutes per side. Add Marsala and bring to boil. Stir in reserved sauce, turning chicken once to coat. Cook until heated through, about 2 minutes longer.
  • Divide chicken among 4 plates. Spoons some sauce around chicken on each plate. Garnish with pear slices.

CHICKEN WITH BRANDY-PEAR SAUCE



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A relatively simple and flavorful way to make chicken, all in one skillet. The sweetness of the pear is balanced by a good dry cheese; I've listed parmesan but padano is even better. This is a good one to show off your presentation skills; a lemon twist or creatively sliced pear looks great on top.

Provided by Jordan Elwell

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 30m

Yield 2 portions, 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons olive oil
4 chicken breasts
2 medium pears, peeled and sliced thin
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/4 cup onion, minced
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1/2 cup brandy
1/4 cup chicken broth
2 teaspoons honey
1/2 teaspoon thyme
salt
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, coarsely grated
pepper

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a skillet on medium-high heat.
  • Cook chicken completely. Remove and set aside, keeping it warm.
  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter in the same skillet, add pears and 1 teaspoon lemon juice.
  • Saute until pears are barely tender, around 2-3 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  • Cook onion and garlic one minute. Add brandy, broth, honey, and thyme.
  • Boil until thickened, around 3-4 minutes. Add pears and heat for 2 more minutes.
  • Add 1 tablespoon butter and 1 teaspoon lemon juice. Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Sprinkle cheese lightly over chicken breasts, then cover with sauce. Don't drown the chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1031.3, Fat 46.9, SaturatedFat 17.9, Cholesterol 227.1, Sodium 573.1, Carbohydrate 45.1, Fiber 7.6, Sugar 29.4, Protein 67.3

ROASTED CHICKEN AND PEARS



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WHY IT'S LIGHT Sometimes roast chicken recipes call for softened butter to be spread over-or even under-the skin before putting the bird in the oven. Here, a mixture of parsley and thyme (and not butter) is spread under and on top of the skin of chicken thighs for added flavor, while honey and a small amount of olive oil brushed on top help keep the chicken moist.

Yield serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large parsnip (about 8 ounces), peeled, halved lengthwise, and cut into 2-inch lengths
1 large white turnip (about 1 pound), peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
2 small red onions, cut into 1-inch-wide wedges
2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon dried thyme
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
4 each bone-in, skin-on chicken drumsticks and thighs (about 2 pounds total)
1 tablespoon honey
3 firm, ripe Bosc pears (about 1 1/2 pounds total), halved, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch-thick wedges

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. On a large rimmed baking sheet (or two small ones), toss parsnip, turnip, and onions with vinegar, 1 tablespoon oil, and 1/2 teaspoon thyme; season with salt and pepper.
  • In a small bowl, combine parsley and remaining 1/2 teaspoon thyme; season with salt and pepper. Carefully slide fingers under chicken skin to loosen; spread parsley mixture under and on top of skin. Push vegetables to edges of baking sheet; place chicken pieces in center, and roast 30 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, combine honey and remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Remove baking sheet from oven; add pears and toss with vegetables to combine. Brush top of chicken pieces with honey mixture; roast 30 minutes more, or until thigh juices run clear when meat is pierced. Serve immediately.
  • (Per Serving)
  • Calories: 421
  • Fat: 15.8g (3.3g Saturated Fat)
  • Protein: 30g
  • Carbohydrates: 41.9g
  • Fiber: 8.7g

SHEET-PAN ROASTED CHICKEN WITH PEARS AND ARUGULA



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In this hearty sheet-pan meal, thick pear wedges and chicken thighs seasoned with earthy, warming spices are roasted until soft and tender. During the last five minutes, crunchy sunflower seeds are scattered on the pan to sizzle in the pan juices, gaining a salty flavor that balances out the sweetness of the pears. A final topping of arugula soaks up any lingering juices and turns this into a full-on meal. Using firm, not-quite-ripe pears prevents them from becoming mushy and falling apart during the cooking process. Swap baby spinach for the arugula and sherry vinegar for the lemon juice, depending on what you have on hand. Serve any leftovers on a bed of fresh arugula, dressed with lemon and olive oil.

Provided by Yasmin Fahr

Categories     dinner, weekday, poultry, main course

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs (2 1/2 to 3 pounds)
Kosher salt and black pepper
1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon coriander
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger from a 2-inch piece
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 firm, semi-ripe Bartlett or Bosc pears, cored and quartered lengthwise
2 tablespoons raw, unsalted sunflower seeds
2 packed cups baby arugula
1 lemon, halved
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems, roughly chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 450 degrees with a rack in the center.
  • Pat the chicken dry and trim excess fat and skin. Sprinkle all over with 2 teaspoons salt, and season with pepper. In a small bowl, mix together the red-pepper flakes, cumin, coriander, ginger and oil. On a sheet pan, rub the chicken and pears all over with the mixture. Arrange chicken skin-side up and pears skin-side down. Cook until the chicken is cooked through (165 degrees at the thickest part) and the pears are tender, 25 to 30 minutes. During the last 5 minutes, add the sunflower seeds to the pan. If there's a lot of fat when finished cooking, tilt the pan and spoon it off until there's a light coating on the surface of the pan.
  • Scatter the arugula on top, and squeeze the juice of 1/2 lemon over the pan. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Top with herbs, if using. Cut the remaining lemon half in quarters and serve.

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