Best 9 Chicken With Pear Sauce Recipes

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**Savor the Sweet and Savory Symphony of Chicken with Pear Sauce: A Culinary Delight**

Indulge in a tantalizing culinary journey with our exquisite Chicken with Pear Sauce recipes. This delectable dish marries the tender succulence of chicken with the sweet and tangy embrace of pear, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Embark on a culinary adventure with our diverse collection of recipes, each offering a unique interpretation of this classic dish. From the classic French-inspired Chicken with Pear and Calvados Sauce to the aromatic Indian-spiced Chicken with Pear and Ginger Sauce, our recipes cater to a wide range of palates. Whether you prefer a creamy and indulgent sauce or a lighter, more refreshing option, we have a recipe that will satisfy your cravings. Our detailed instructions and step-by-step guides ensure that even novice cooks can create this restaurant-quality dish in the comfort of their own kitchens. So, prepare to embark on a culinary voyage with our Chicken with Pear Sauce recipes and savor the harmonious blend of sweet and savory flavors.

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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

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

GINGER PEAR CHICKEN



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Ginger pear chicken uses fresh pears, ginger root, boneless, skinless chicken breasts, and onion to make a delicious fall entree recipe.

Provided by Linda Larsen

Categories     Dinner     Entree

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste
1/4 cup flour
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon fresh ginger root ( minced )
1 onion ( chopped )
1 cup chicken broth
2 pears (peeled and sliced)

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken breasts with salt and pepper and dredge each in flour.
  • In a heavy skillet , combine olive oil and butter over medium heat.
  • When foamy, add chicken. Brown on both sides but do not cook through; cook about 5 minutes total. Set chicken aside.​
  • Increase heat under the pan to medium-high. Add ginger root and onion to drippings remaining in skillet. Cook and stir until tender, about 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Add chicken broth to the pan; bring to a boil .
  • Return chicken to skillet along with pear slices; reduce heat to medium-low.
  • Simmer for 6 to 10 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and sauce is slightly thickened. Serve over couscous or hot cooked rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 113 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 39 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 372 mg, Sugar 7 g, Fat 11 g, ServingSize 6 chicken breasts (6 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

CRISPY CHICKEN WITH SPICY PEAR CRANBERRY SAUCE



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

16 chicken drumettes
8 chicken legs
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
4 sprigs fresh rosemary
Two 15-ounce cans sliced or halved pears in pear juice
Juice of 1 lime
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Canola oil, for frying
2 cups all-purpose flour
Cayenne pepper
1 shallot, finely chopped
Half a 15-ounce can cranberry jelly
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Arugula, for serving

Steps:

  • Put the drumettes and chicken legs into separate shallow dishes and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes and 2 rosemary sprigs to each dish. Drain the pears and save the juice and pears. Reserve 2 tablespoons juice for the salad dressing. Pour the remaining juice from 1 can of pears over each dish and toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to overnight.
  • Make the dressing by whisking together the reserved 2 tablespoons pear juice, lime juice, olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • When you are ready to fry the chicken, heat an inch of canola oil over medium-high heat in a heavy skillet to 350 degrees F. Put the flour into a shallow dish and season it well with cayenne, salt and pepper. Remove the chicken from the marinade, reserving the marinade. Pat the chicken dry and coat with the flour mixture. Let them rest on a plate while the oil gets hot. Fry the chicken in batches. Drain them on paper towels and keep warm.
  • While the chicken is cooking, add the marinade to a medium pot. Pick out the rosemary sprigs, add the shallots and bring to a boil. Cook until the marinade has reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Add the pears and cook until they are hot. Pour the mixture into a blender, add the cranberry jelly and butter, and puree carefully as it is hot. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper. The mixture should be thick but pourable. If it is too thin, put it back into the pan and reduce it a bit.
  • Pour some of the spicy pear sauce onto a plate and place the chicken legs or drummettes on top. Toss the arugula with the dressing and put a small pile onto each plate.

CHICKEN IN PEAR SAUCE



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Pairing poultry with pears brought applause from my husband and four growing children. Simple enough for everyday meals and ideal for company, this dish is a year-round standout. We enjoy it with boiled potatoes. -Andrea Lunsford, Spokane, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
2 tablespoons canola oil
5 thick-cut bacon strips, diced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
2 to 3 medium ripe pears, peeled and diced
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water
1/4 cup minced chives

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320 calories, Fat 24g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 937mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

PAN-SEARED CHICKEN WITH PEAR SLAW



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Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons canola oil
4 large skin-on chicken breasts (5 to 6 ounces each)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds, lightly crushed
1 large clove garlic, grated
3 medium underripe Anjou pears, peeled and cut into matchsticks
4 stalks celery, peeled and cut into thin half-moons

Steps:

  • Brown the chicken: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the canola oil. Arrange the chicken on a tray in a single layer, then sprinkle with salt and pepper. When the oil begins to smoke lightly, use a pair of metal tongs to carefully add the pieces, skin-side down, to the oil. Do not overcrowd the skillet. Allow them to sear, flipping every 2 to 3 minutes, until the chicken is browned and an internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F, 10 to 12 minutes total.
  • Make the dressing: Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, rice wine vinegar, sugar, cumin, coriander and garlic with a generous pinch of salt.
  • Prepare the slaw: Stir the pears and celery into the dressing and toss to completely coat. Place in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
  • Serve: Arrange the chicken breasts on a platter (or individual plates) and top with the slaw.

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.

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.

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

Tips:

  • Choose ripe pears: For the best flavor, use ripe pears that are slightly soft to the touch.
  • Peel and core the pears: Before cooking, peel and core the pears. You can use a potato peeler or a paring knife to peel the pears, and a melon baller or a spoon to core them.
  • Simmer the pears in white wine or chicken broth: To make the pear sauce, simmer the pears in white wine or chicken broth until they are softened. This will help to develop the flavor of the sauce.
  • Add spices and herbs: To add flavor to the pear sauce, you can add spices and herbs such as cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, or rosemary.
  • Serve the chicken with the pear sauce: Once the chicken is cooked, serve it with the pear sauce. You can also garnish the chicken with fresh herbs such as parsley or cilantro.

Conclusion:

Chicken with pear sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of sweet pears and savory chicken is sure to please everyone at the table. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious and impressive chicken with pear sauce dish that will be sure to impress your friends and family.

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