Balsamic Pear Chicken And Asparagus 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 AND PEARS



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Make and share this Balsamic Chicken and Pears recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Shirl J 831

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 teaspoons vegetable oil
4 small boneless skinless chicken breast halves
2 bosc pears, not peeled, each cut in half, cored and cut in 8 wedges
1 cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 cup dried cherries or 1/4 cup raisins

Steps:

  • In nonstick 12 inch skillet, heat 1 tsp oil over medium -high heat till very hot. Add chicken and cook till golden brown and no pink remains (4-5 min) each side. Transfer to plate; keep warm. In same skillet, heat remaining 1 tsp oil. Add pears and cook till tender and golden brown. In cup, blend broth, vinegar, cornstarch, and sugar. Stir broth mixture and dried cherries into skillet with pears. Heat to boiling, stirring and boil 1 minute. Return chicken to pan; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218.6, Fat 4.2, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 68.4, Sodium 268.4, Carbohydrate 15.8, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 9.9, Protein 28.8

BALSAMIC PEAR, CHICKEN, AND ASPARAGUS



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An unusual blend of seasonings flavor this slow cooker meal that takes advantage of the abundance of asparagus available in the spring. In other seasons fresh green beans would be an option to replace the asparagus.

Provided by Sarah-May

Categories     Chicken Breasts

Time 4h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into strips
1 onion, sliced thin
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 ripe Bartlett pears, cored and sliced
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons apple juice
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken in the hot oil until completely browned, 3 to 5 minutes; transfer to a slow cooker. Add the onion to the chicken; season with salt and pepper. Place the pears and asparagus atop the chicken mixture.
  • Mix the garlic, balsamic vinegar, apple juice, rosemary, ginger, and sugar together in a bowl; pour over the asparagus. Season again with salt and pepper.
  • Cook on Low for 4 to 6 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308.7 calories, Carbohydrate 33.5 g, Cholesterol 69.2 mg, Fat 7.4 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 29.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 70.4 mg, Sugar 21.6 g

BALSAMIC PEAR, CHICKEN, AND ASPARAGUS



Balsamic Pear, Chicken, and Asparagus image

An unusual blend of seasonings flavor this slow cooker meal that takes advantage of the abundance of asparagus available in the spring. In other seasons fresh green beans would be an option to replace the asparagus.

Provided by Sarah-May

Categories     Chicken Breasts

Time 4h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into strips
1 onion, sliced thin
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 ripe Bartlett pears, cored and sliced
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons apple juice
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken in the hot oil until completely browned, 3 to 5 minutes; transfer to a slow cooker. Add the onion to the chicken; season with salt and pepper. Place the pears and asparagus atop the chicken mixture.
  • Mix the garlic, balsamic vinegar, apple juice, rosemary, ginger, and sugar together in a bowl; pour over the asparagus. Season again with salt and pepper.
  • Cook on Low for 4 to 6 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308.7 calories, Carbohydrate 33.5 g, Cholesterol 69.2 mg, Fat 7.4 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 29.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 70.4 mg, Sugar 21.6 g

BALSAMIC PEAR, CHICKEN, AND ASPARAGUS



Balsamic Pear, Chicken, and Asparagus image

An unusual blend of seasonings flavor this slow cooker meal that takes advantage of the abundance of asparagus available in the spring. In other seasons fresh green beans would be an option to replace the asparagus.

Provided by Sarah-May

Categories     Chicken Breasts

Time 4h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into strips
1 onion, sliced thin
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 ripe Bartlett pears, cored and sliced
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons apple juice
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken in the hot oil until completely browned, 3 to 5 minutes; transfer to a slow cooker. Add the onion to the chicken; season with salt and pepper. Place the pears and asparagus atop the chicken mixture.
  • Mix the garlic, balsamic vinegar, apple juice, rosemary, ginger, and sugar together in a bowl; pour over the asparagus. Season again with salt and pepper.
  • Cook on Low for 4 to 6 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308.7 calories, Carbohydrate 33.5 g, Cholesterol 69.2 mg, Fat 7.4 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 29.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 70.4 mg, Sugar 21.6 g

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

BALSAMIC PEAR, CHICKEN, AND ASPARAGUS



Balsamic Pear, Chicken, and Asparagus image

An unusual blend of seasonings flavor this slow cooker meal that takes advantage of the abundance of asparagus available in the spring. In other seasons fresh green beans would be an option to replace the asparagus.

Provided by Sarah-May

Categories     Chicken Breasts

Time 4h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into strips
1 onion, sliced thin
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 ripe Bartlett pears, cored and sliced
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons apple juice
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken in the hot oil until completely browned, 3 to 5 minutes; transfer to a slow cooker. Add the onion to the chicken; season with salt and pepper. Place the pears and asparagus atop the chicken mixture.
  • Mix the garlic, balsamic vinegar, apple juice, rosemary, ginger, and sugar together in a bowl; pour over the asparagus. Season again with salt and pepper.
  • Cook on Low for 4 to 6 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308.7 calories, Carbohydrate 33.5 g, Cholesterol 69.2 mg, Fat 7.4 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 29.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 70.4 mg, Sugar 21.6 g

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