Best 7 Maple And Pear Chicken Breasts Recipes

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Maple and pear chicken breasts are a tantalizing dish that combines the sweet and savory flavors of maple syrup and pears with the tender texture of chicken. This delectable dish is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion dinner, and it is sure to impress your family and friends. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a culinary masterpiece that will leave your taste buds dancing.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MAPLE AND PEAR CHICKEN BREASTS



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Make and share this Maple and Pear Chicken Breasts recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Boomette

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 44m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 tablespoons meaux mustard (vintage mustard)
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh tarragon, chopped or 1 teaspoon dry tarragon
3 pears, cut in 6 slices (Bosc)
6 boneless skinless chicken breasts (2 lb in total)
1 1/2 cups chicken stock
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix mustard, maple syrup, olive oil and tarragon. Add salt and pepper. Brush each slice of pear with a little bit of this mustard mixture. Put 3 slices on a baking sheet, overlapping them slightly. Do the same with the remaining slices. Set aside.
  • In a bowl, pour remaining of mustard mixture, add chicken and stir to coat well. In a large non-stick skillet, cook chicken at medium heat 4 to 6 minutes or until golden (flip it at mid-cooking). Put chicken breasts on the bed of sliced pears. Cook in a preheated oven of 350 F for 15 to 18 minutes or until chicken is not pink inside.
  • Meanwhile, pour chicken stock in the skillet and scrape the bottom with a wood spoon and cook at medium heat 3 to 5 minutes or until the sauce has reduced to a third.
  • When ready to serve, distribute the bed of pears and chicken breasts in the plates and sprinkle with a little bit of sauce.

MAPLE-PECAN-CRUSTED CHICKEN



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For a dish that's both sweet and savory, try maple-pecan encrusted chicken. Serve with a side of brown rice and glazed carrots.

Provided by Greubel Rosie

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

cooking spray
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
salt to taste
½ cup panko bread crumbs
¼ cup chopped pecans
4 medium skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into strips

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place a wire rack onto a baking sheet and lightly coat with cooking spray.
  • Mix maple syrup, mayonnaise, and salt together in a bowl.
  • Mix panko and pecans together in a separate bowl. Dip chicken into the syrup mixture, followed by the panko mixture. Place onto the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the centers reads at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258.2 calories, Carbohydrate 17.1 g, Cholesterol 65.9 mg, Fat 10.9 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 25.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 181.5 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

CHICKEN WITH CARAMELIZED PEARS



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Tender chicken gets an upscale treatment in this simple entree with sweetened pears. Remember this idea-it also works with pork loin chops and thinly sliced apples. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons butter
1 medium red onion, halved and thinly sliced
2 medium pears, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1/2 cup balsamic vinaigrette
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
2 packages (8.8 ounces each) ready-to-serve long grain and wild rice

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 567 calories, Fat 20g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 117mg cholesterol, Sodium 1330mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 39g protein.

MAPLE-PECAN CHICKEN



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Dress up chicken breasts with maple syrup and crispy panko bread crumbs in this delicious 5-ingredient, ready in 30-minutes recipe.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 lb)
1/4 cup pure maple or maple-flavored syrup
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/2 cup Progresso™ plain panko crispy bread crumbs
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Line baking sheet with foil; spray with cooking spray. Between pieces of plastic wrap or waxed paper, place each chicken breast smooth side down; gently pound with flat side of meat mallet or rolling pin until about 1/2-inch thick.
  • In shallow dish, mix together maple syrup and mayonnaise. In another shallow dish, mix together panko and pecans. Dip chicken into syrup mixture, then into panko. Place on baking sheet. Spray top of chicken with cooking spray.
  • Bake 15 to 20 minutes, turning once, until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (165°F) and coating is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 34 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 150 mg, Sugar 13 g, TransFat 0 g

PEAR CHICKEN SALAD WITH MAPLE VINAIGRETTE



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Classic pear salad gets an innovative makeover with chicken and maple vinaigrette. We like to serve it over crisp romaine for a refreshing experience. -Chrysa Duran, Cambridge, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups torn romaine
1 cup cubed cooked chicken breast
1 medium pear, sliced
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/4 cup dried cranberries
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons maple syrup
Dash salt
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine romaine, chicken, pear, cheese and cranberries. In a small bowl, whisk vinegar, maple syrup and salt. Gradually whisk in oil until blended. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420 calories, Fat 21g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 365mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

CHICKEN BREAST WITH PEARS



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Make and share this Chicken Breast With Pears recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Thea

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 whole boneless skinless chicken breasts, halved
allspice
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
2 green onions, thinly sliced (use green tops too)
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/3 cup chicken broth
2 medium pears, unpeeled, cored, cut in thin length-wise wedges
1/4 cup brandy (optional) or 1/4 cup clear pear brandy (optional)
1/3 cup whipping cream

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with allspice. Brown in heated butter in a large frying pan. Sprinkle with green onions; add mustard and broth. Cover. Reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes.
  • Add pear wedges. Cover again, and continue cooking about 10 minutes more, until chicken is cooked through (test with a knife in thickest part. Pour in brandy, if used; ignite, then wait until flames subside.
  • Using a slotted spoon, remove chicken and pears to a warm serving dish; keep warm.
  • To cooking pan add cream. Bring to boiling, stirring, and cook until sauce is reduced and slightly thickened. Pour over chicken and pears.
  • Good served with cooked rice and tiny peas.

MAPLE DIJON CHICKEN



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Easy but fancy maple Dijon chicken you can make and forget about!

Provided by Tznius

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
¼ cup Dijon mustard
¼ cup minced onion
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons teriyaki sauce
2 teaspoons soy sauce
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried rosemary

Steps:

  • Place chicken breasts in a slow cooker. Mix Dijon mustard, onion, lemon juice, maple syrup, olive oil, teriyaki sauce, soy sauce, garlic, and rosemary together in a bowl. Pour into the slow cooker. Ensure sauce covers the chicken.
  • Cook on High until chicken is no longer pink in the center, 1 to 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290.5 calories, Carbohydrate 27.2 g, Cholesterol 58.5 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 23.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 1332.8 mg, Sugar 14.3 g

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-cooked or rotisserie chicken breasts.
  • If you don't have maple syrup, you can substitute honey or brown sugar.
  • For a crispier chicken breast, pan-fry it for a few minutes before baking.
  • If you don't have a baking dish, you can use a skillet or even a sheet pan.
  • Serve the chicken breasts with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or rice.

Conclusion:

Maple and pear chicken breasts are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the maple and pear sauce is sweet and flavorful. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.

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