Best Chicken Pear And Blue Cheese Salad Recipes

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CHICKEN WITH PEAR AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD



Chicken With Pear and Blue Cheese Salad image

I discovered this recipe in a cook book I recently purchased. It sounds delicious! I have not tried it, but I have chosen to share the recipe with you. Cook time is marinade time for the chicken. Hope you enjoy!

Provided by Bobtail

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 4h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 ounces olive oil
6 shallots, sliced
1 clove garlic, crushed
2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
1 tablespoon English mustard
6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon flour
2/3 cup chicken stock
1 apple, diced finely
1 tablespoon chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon heavy cream
salt and pepper
3 1/2 cups cooked rice
2 large pears, diced
1 cup blue cheese, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh coriander
1 tablespoon sesame oil

Steps:

  • In a deep bowl, mix olive oil, shallots, garlic, tarragon and mustard.
  • Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Place the chicken breasts in this mixture, coating well.
  • Chill for 4 hours.
  • Drain the chicken, reserving the marinade.
  • Quickly fry the chicken in a deep non-stick pan for 4 minutes on each side.
  • Transfer the chicken to a large serving platter.
  • Add the marinade to the pan, bring to a boil and sprinkle with the flour.
  • Add the chicken stock, apples and walnuts.
  • Gently simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Return the chicken to the pan with the sauce in it.
  • Add the heavy cream and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Mix the salad ingredients together and place a small amount on each plate.
  • Top each plate with a chicken breast and a spoonful of the sauce.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 570.9, Fat 22.8, SaturatedFat 7.1, Cholesterol 89.5, Sodium 434.9, Carbohydrate 53.9, Fiber 4, Sugar 10.8, Protein 37.6

CHICKEN, PEAR AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD



Chicken, Pear and Blue Cheese Salad image

This is a perfect light meal for the hot summer days. When grilling chicken breasts, grill a couple of extra and put in fridge for use in this salad. This recipe is compliments of The Diabetic Cookbook.

Provided by PaulaG

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 cups torn mixed salad greens or 6 cups mesclun
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, grilled and cut into bite-size pieces
2 ripe pears, cored and sliced
fresh ground black pepper
bleu cheese salad dressing

Steps:

  • In a large salad bowl combine the greens, chicken and salad dressing.
  • Toss gently to coat.
  • Divide among 4 chilled, individual plates.
  • Arrange pear slices on top of salad.
  • Sprinkle with fresh ground black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 113, Fat 0.8, SaturatedFat 0.2, Cholesterol 34.2, Sodium 39.2, Carbohydrate 12.8, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 8.1, Protein 13.9

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