Pears are one of the most popular fruits worldwide – and for good reason!
Low in calories and boasting a skin rich in phytonutrients, this sweet and juicy fruit is as tasty as it is good for you. From a savory addition to grilled meats and salads to a sweet and syrupy dessert, pears are a versatile fruit that is in season just in time for the autumn months.
Baked Chicken with Spinach, Pears, & Blue Cheese
4
serving20
minutes380
kcalThe fall flavor combination of pears and blue cheese brings a seasonal element to an otherwise simple chicken dish.
Ingredients
- 2
ripe Anjou pears, peeled, cored and cut into ½-inch-thick slices
- 4
boneless, skinless chicken breasts
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3 Tbsp
extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- ½ cup
diced red onion
- 4 cups
(1 large bunch) loosely packed spinach (not baby), washed, dried, stems removed
- 2 Tbsp
apple cider vinegar
- 2 Tbsp
chopped fresh parsley
- ¾ cup
blue cheese crumbles
Directions
Preheat oven to 375°F.
Generously season each chicken breast with salt and pepper.
In a large, oven-proof skillet heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and sear breasts 2 to 3 minutes on each side until lightly golden.
Place pan in oven and bake until chicken is cooked through (about 15 minutes).
While chicken is cooking, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pan over medium heat and sauté red onion until just softened.
Add spinach and toss until wilted. Season with salt and pepper and transfer to a large platter.
Wipe out pan and heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil with vinegar.
Add pears and gently heat until warm. Stir in parsley.
Arrange cooked chicken breasts on spinach. Top with warmed pear slices and about 2 tablespoons blue cheese per breast.
- Nutrition Facts (per serving): Calories—380 / Total Fat—22g / Saturated Fat—27g / Sodium—640mg / Carbohydrate—14g / Dietary Fiber—4g / Sugar—6g / Protein—34g
