Balsamic Chicken & Pears

Name: Balsamic Chicken & Pears
Ingredients: 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

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3 steps

Ingredients

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

Directions

1

Sprinkle chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In a
2

, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook until a thermometer reads 165°, 8-10 minutes. Remove.
3

Meanwhile, stir together next five 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.