Healthy Chicken With Pear And Leek Sauce Recipes

HEALTHY CHICKEN WITH PEAR AND LEEK SAUCE

Steps:

• Place sliced leek in a colander, rinse and drain well.
• Cut the pear halves into chunks, reserving the juice in the can.
• Season cut chicken with garlic powder and (optional) salt and pepper.
• Heat 2 t oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Cook chicken in skillet until golden brown and no longer pink in the center (about 4-5 minutes per side).
• Transfer cooked chicken to a plate and cover with tent of foil to keep warm.
• Reduce heat to medium and add the remaining oil and sliced leek, cooking for a few minutes until leek starts to brown and get soft.
• Add pear, 1/3 cup broth and 1/4 cup of juice from canned pears and simmer for several minutes.
• While pear and broth is simmering, whisk the cornstarch and 2/3 cup broth in a small bowl.
• Add cranberry sauce (or current jelly, whichever you prefer) and stir on medium heat until melted.
• Stir in the cornstarch mixture and bring to a boil, stirring and cook until thickened (only a minute or two).
• Return chicken and any accumulated juices to the pan and turn to coat with the sauce.
• Serve sprinkled with walnuts.

CHICKEN IN PEAR SAUCE

Steps:

• Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook chicken in oil 5-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reaches 170°. , Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, cook bacon until crisp. Drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings; set bacon aside. Gradually stir broth into the drippings, scraping pan to loosen browned bits. Bring to a boil. Boil, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Add pears; return to a boil. Boil, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until pears are tender. , Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; add the chives. Gradually stir into pear sauce; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Stir in bacon. Serve with chicken.

BALSAMIC CHICKEN & PEARS

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.

CHICKEN WITH CARAMELIZED PEARS

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.