PEAR CHUTNEY CHICKEN

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With a unique combination of flavors in this recipe, dinner is sure to satisfy. "My freezer is hardly ever without single servings of the dish my grandson calls 'pear chix.' We love it." -Sheila Berg of Lucas Valley, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

1 can (15-1/4 ounces) sliced pears
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup mango chutney
1 to 2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons curry powder

Steps:

Drain pears, reserving 1/4 cup juice; set pears and juice aside. Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness. In a large resealable bag, mix flour and pepper. Add chicken in batches and shake to coat., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken; cook until no longer pink, 5-6 minutes on each side. Remove and keep warm., In same skillet, combine onion, chutney, lemon juice, curry powder and reserved pear juice. Bring to a boil. Add chicken and pears. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until heated through, 3-5 minutes. Freeze option: Cool chicken mixture. Freeze in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Microwave, covered, on high, stirring once, until heated through, 8-10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 404mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 24g protein.