Cranberry-Pear Chicken

8 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 pkg. boneless chicken breasts
  • 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil, divided
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 onion, chopped (about 1 c.)
  • 3 firm pears, peeled, cored and diced or 6 canned halves, drained and diced
  • 1/2 c. fresh cranberries or 1 can whole cranberry sauce
  • 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp. ground ginger (optional)

Directions

  1. 1
    Trim and discard visible fat from chicken.
  2. 2
    In a large nonstick skillet, over medium-high heat, heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil. Sprinkle chicken breasts lightly with salt and pepper.
  3. 3
    Brown about 2 minutes pre side.
  4. 4
    Remove from pan and reserve.
  5. 5
    Add remaining oil to skillet and cook onions until softened, about 4 minutes.
  6. 6
    Add pears, cranberries, cinnamon and ginger.
  7. 7
    Stir to combine well.
  8. 8
    Place chicken on top of fruit and onions.
  9. 9
    Cover and simmer 10 to 12 minutes until cooked through.
  10. 10
    Serve with brown, wild rice.

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