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    Chicken and Pear Skillet


    Source of Recipe


    mealtime.org

    List of Ingredients




    1 can (16 ounce) pear slices in juice
    2 tablespoons vegetable oil
    4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
    1/2 teaspoon salt
    1 cup sliced onion
    2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
    1/4 cup dry white wine
    2 tablespoons soy sauce
    2 tablespoons cornstarch
    1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
    4 cups packed spinach leaves, torn (approx. 5 ounces)

    Recipe



    Drain pears, reserving 3/4 cup liquid; set aside. In large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot; cook chicken breasts until brown on both sides. Remove and set aside. Add onion and garlic to skillet; cook and stir 3 to 5 minutes or until onion is crisp-tender.

    In small bowl, combine reserved pear liquid, wine, soy sauce, cornstarch and thyme; mix until cornstarch is dissolved. Gradually add to vegetables in skillet; cook and stir until mixture thickens. Return chicken to pan; cover and cook 10 minutes. Add pear slices to skillet. Place spinach on top of pears and chicken in skillet; cover and cook 5 minutes or until spinach is wilted and chicken is cooked through. Serve at once.


    Preparation Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes


    Servings: 4


    Nutritional Information Per Serving: 332 calories; 10 g fat; 73 mg cholesterol; 903 mg sodium; 29 g carbohydrate; 4 g fiber; 29 g protein.

 

 

 


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