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Balsamic Chicken and Pears with Spinach Recipe

A flavorful and healthy dish combining tender chicken, sweet pears, and fresh spinach, all enhanced with balsamic vinegar.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

Protein

  • 4 pieces skinless (boneless chicken breasts)
  • 2 pieces Bosc pears (cored and cut into wedges)

Broth & Vinegar

  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tsp tapioca starch

Vegetables & Fats

  • 2 lb spinach
  • 4 cloves garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

Seasonings

  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic cloves (minced)

Instructions
 

  • Heat cooking fat in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add minced garlic and cook until browned (~2 minutes). Add chicken, basil, salt, and pepper; cook for 12-15 minutes until cooked through. Transfer chicken to a plate.
  • In a small bowl, mix chicken stock, balsamic vinegar, and tapioca starch.
  • Cook pears in the same skillet for 4-5 minutes until browned. Add balsamic mixture; bring to a boil and cook 1 minute.
  • Reduce heat to low, return chicken to skillet, and heat through. Add lemon juice and spinach; cook until spinach wilts.

Notes

Use fresh basil for best flavor and adjust seasoning to taste.
Keyword chicken, Pears, spinach