CHICKEN WITH PEAR & SWEET POTATO

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When my husband was deployed to Iraq, one of my girlfriends shared this yummy chicken. When he returned home, I made it a tradition at our house. -Cathryn Eckley, Annandale, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 medium sweet potato (about 3/4 pound), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons water, divided
1 medium ripe pear, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon minced fresh tarragon or 1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon

Steps:

  • Pound chicken breasts with a meat mallet to 1/2-in. thickness; sprinkle with pepper and 1/2 teaspoon salt., In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken; cook until no longer pink, 3-4 minutes on each side. Remove from pan; keep warm. , In same pan, combine sweet potato and 1/2 cup water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 5 minutes. Stir in pear; cook, covered, until potato is tender, 4-5 minutes longer. Add vinegar, mustard and tarragon; stir in remaining water and heat through. Serve with chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 301 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 610mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

david johnsey
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This dish was a complete disaster.


Wade Pulliam
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I would not make this dish again.


Tewodros Negussie
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This dish was not to my taste, but my husband loved it.


Md Hasan khan
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I found this recipe to be a bit too complicated.


Fazle Talukadar
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This dish was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it.


D Jay Titu Ctg.
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I love that this dish is made with all healthy ingredients.


Sports official
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion.


Lashanda Bain
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Hamza swati
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This chicken with pear and sweet potato dish is a must-try for anyone who loves flavorful and easy-to-make meals.


Bishwas Nepal
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I would not recommend this recipe.


Kelley Papagna
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The chicken was overcooked and the pears were mushy.


Abm Leon
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This dish was way too sweet for my taste.


Marshall Waribere
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I found the recipe to be a bit bland. I added some extra spices and it turned out much better.


Dhirendra Chaudhary
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious.


Ifan Arain
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I substituted chicken thighs for chicken breasts and it was still very good.


Jaydon Meade
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This dish was easy to make and didn't require a lot of ingredients.


Urbashi Devi Ray
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The chicken was cooked to perfection and the sauce was flavorful and creamy.


Ruth Ramos
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This chicken with pear and sweet potato dish was absolutely delicious! The chicken was tender and juicy, the pears added a touch of sweetness, and the sweet potatoes were perfectly roasted.