Chicken With Pear And Blue Cheese Salad Recipes

CHICKEN, PEAR, AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, assemble the spring mix.
• Top with grilled chicken, sliced pear, blue cheese, and walnuts.
• Drizzle with the salad dressing of your choice. I used Bolthouse Farms Pomegranate Poppy Seed yogurt dressing.

CRISPY CHICKEN SALAD WITH SUGARED PECANS, PEARS AND BLUE CHEESE

Steps:

• Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Place eggs in a medium bowl. Place panko in another bowl. Dip chicken first in eggs, then in panko.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When oil is hot, add chicken to pan and cook until browned on all sides, about 6 minutes total. Remove chicken with slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
• In large bowl, toss greens, onion, pears, and cheese. Add just enough dressing to coat well. Arrange greens on 6 plates. Top with chicken tenders and Sugared Pecans. Drizzle with additional dressing and pass remainder.
• Add all ingredients, except oil, to a blender container. Blend until well combined. With the motor running, slowly add oil and blend until creamy. Transfer to a small bowl. Cover and store in the refrigerator if making ahead of time.
• Carefully melt sugar in a medium frying pan over medium-high heat. Stir in cayenne pepper, salt and pecans. Stir until nuts are well coated, then transfer to a plate lined with wax paper coated with cooking spray. When cool, break into pieces. Store in an airtight container if making ahead of time.

PEAR CHICKEN SALAD WITH MAPLE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine romaine, chicken, pear, cheese and cranberries. In a small bowl, whisk vinegar, maple syrup and salt. Gradually whisk in oil until blended. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat.

CHICKEN WITH PEAR AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD

Steps:

• In a deep bowl, mix olive oil, shallots, garlic, tarragon and mustard.
• Salt and pepper to taste.
• Place the chicken breasts in this mixture, coating well.
• Chill for 4 hours.
• Drain the chicken, reserving the marinade.
• Quickly fry the chicken in a deep non-stick pan for 4 minutes on each side.
• Transfer the chicken to a large serving platter.
• Add the marinade to the pan, bring to a boil and sprinkle with the flour.
• Add the chicken stock, apples and walnuts.
• Gently simmer for 5 minutes.
• Return the chicken to the pan with the sauce in it.
• Add the heavy cream and cook for 2 minutes.
• Mix the salad ingredients together and place a small amount on each plate.
• Top each plate with a chicken breast and a spoonful of the sauce.
• Serve immediately.

CHICKEN PEAR SALAD WITH BLUE CHEESE

Steps:

• 1. Arrange equal amounts of the salad greens on each of 4 dinner plates.
• 2. Spoon equal amounts of the dressing evenly over all.
• 3. Top with the chicken, onions and pears. Sprinkle evenly with the blue cheese and black pepper, if desired.
• For additional flavor and texture: Add 1/2 cup dried cranberries or unsweetened cherries on top with 2 ounces thinly sliced red onion (about 1/2 cup).
• For a lighter version: Use reduced fat blue cheese and fat-free dressing.

CHICKEN, PEAR AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD

Steps:

• In a large salad bowl combine the greens, chicken and salad dressing.
• Toss gently to coat.
• Divide among 4 chilled, individual plates.
• Arrange pear slices on top of salad.
• Sprinkle with fresh ground black pepper.

BLUE CHEESE PEAR CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place chicken breasts in the crock pot.
• Pour chicken stock and wine on top of filets.
• Top with sliced pears and dot with 2 tablespoons of butter.
• Cook on low heat for 4-5 hour or until the chicken slides off a knife.
• When done, stir in the whipping cream and blue cheese simmer until cheese melts.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.