Balsamic Pear, Chicken, and Asparagus Recipe
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Balsamic Pear, Chicken, and Asparagus

By: Sarah-May Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
"An unusual blend of seasonings flavor this slow cooker meal that takes advantage of the abundance of asparagus available in the spring. In other seasons fresh green beans would be an option to replace the asparagus."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (13)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
4 Hrs
Ready In:
4 Hrs 20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into strips
  • 1 onion, sliced thin
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 ripe Bartlett pears, cored and sliced
  • 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons apple juice
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  • 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar

Directions

  1. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken in the hot oil until completely browned, 3 to 5 minutes; transfer to a slow cooker. Add the onion to the chicken; season with salt and pepper. Place the pears and asparagus atop the chicken mixture.
  2. Mix the garlic, balsamic vinegar, apple juice, rosemary, ginger, and sugar together in a bowl; pour over the asparagus. Season again with salt and pepper.
  3. Cook on Low for 4 to 6 hours.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 309 | Total Fat: 7.4g | Cholesterol: 69mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on May 3, 2011 by Guylou   view full review
Made this dish for our Easter dinner. Everyone loved it! I used brown pears instead of Barlett...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 20, 2011 by June the Homemaker   view full review
This was an AWESOME slow-cooker recipe! I omitted the chicken, because I'm vegetarian, and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on May 12, 2011 by Debbie   view full review
What a wonderful dish! Upon arriving home, the aroma was so very inviting, we couldn't wait...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 29, 2011 by Nashville Nosher Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I would totally give the sauce for this 10 stars if I could! I made the sauce the night...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 28, 2011 by mrsmorales143   view full review
I was really looking forward to making this because of the reviews but somehow this asted like...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 27, 2012 by abirchfield   view full review
I did not care for this recipe.
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 25, 2011 by flightgal   view full review
I don't get it. I thought this recipe sounded wonderful but turned out to be blah! Even the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 31, 2011 by theresap   view full review
Wonderful & easy!!!
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on May 10, 2011 by ivanandmarcia   view full review
There were some interesting flavors in here. It was easy to make, but I didn't pre-cook the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 29, 2012 by mrskahoney   view full review
Great sweet and savory flavors, and low carb! I made this in the oven instead of the crock...

 

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