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Pear Walnut Chicken

By: Taste of Home Test Kitchen  
"Canned pears add a sweet touch to this skillet entree."

Rating: This weblink has been rated 15 times with an average star rating of 4.5 Read Reviews (10)

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Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (15 ounce) can sliced pears
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened apple juice
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup cold water
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • Hot cooked rice

Directions

  1. Drain pears, reserving juice in a 1-cup measuring cup. Add enough water to measure 3/4 cup. Set pears aside. In a small bowl, combine the pear juice mixture, apple juice, brown sugar, soy sauce and garlic powder; set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, saute chicken in oil for 4-6 minutes or until no longer pink. Add parsley and pear juice mixture. Cover and simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth; pour into skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Stir in walnuts and pears. Serve over rice if desired.

Footnotes

  • Nutritional Analysis: 1 cup chicken mixture (calculated without rice) equals 348 calories, 16 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 63 mg cholesterol, 66 mg sodium, 27 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 26 g protein.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 14, 2006 by mooingfish 
I used fresh pears instead of canned. I substitued pear juice with water. Serving on rice... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 12, 2008 by Celtic_Chef 
I tried this one the other day I had to cook mine 10 minutes longer, but...all in all a great... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 24, 2008 by Dack 
This was a great different recipe. I made according to directions. Only change was I doubled... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2007 by KKD7 
Excellent recipe! I used 2 large fresh pears, so I used water in place of the pear juice. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 4, 2009 by 5ineveryroom 
Sounded too bland, so I made the folowing changes: add one small white onion and about 1 Tbsp... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 10, 2008 by AGGIEMOM03 
We thought this was good, but a little on the bland side. The sauce could use some kind of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2009 by rofayah 
very good! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 23, 2009 by turtleart Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
I LOVE this recipe! I too used fresh pears instead of canned. I actually discovered an apple... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 2, 2009 by Nicole 
After a string of not finding new "keeper" recipes this one was a hit with the family. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 9, 2009 by swcrazy 
This has been added to my rotation list. Last time I didn't have the apple juice and found... MORE

 
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