Best Sauteed Chicken Breasts With Pear Bell Pepper And Cilantro Salsa Recipes

CHICKEN WITH CARAMELIZED PEARS

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Tender chicken gets an upscale treatment in this simple entree with sweetened pears. Remember this idea-it also works with pork loin chops and thinly sliced apples. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons butter
1 medium red onion, halved and thinly sliced
2 medium pears, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1/2 cup balsamic vinaigrette
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
2 packages (8.8 ounces each) ready-to-serve long grain and wild rice

Steps:

Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, brown chicken in butter; remove and keep warm. In the same skillet, saute onion until tender. Add pears and brown sugar; cook 3 minutes longer. Stir in vinaigrette and thyme., Return chicken to skillet. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 4-6 minutes or until chicken juices run clear. Meanwhile, cook rice according to package directions. Serve with chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 567 calories, Fat 20g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 117mg cholesterol, Sodium 1330mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 39g protein.

SAUTEED CHICKEN BREASTS

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This is easy and quick. The sauce may be thickened and poured over each serving or served in bowls for a dipping sauce. The flavor is great!

Provided by Paka1931

Categories Chicken

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme (regular or lemon)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup chicken broth or 1 cup chicken bouillon
1 medium onion, minced
1 -2 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon hot pepper flakes (optional)
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, washed and trimmed

Steps:

Wash and trim chicken breasts.
Heat oil and butter in frying pan.
Brown chicken on both sides.
Remove from pan.
Add thyme, salt, pepper and onion to pan and cook about 2 minutes.
Add broth and mix well.
Return chicken to pan and cook covered for 15 minutes or until done.
Remove chicken to serving plate, keep warm.
Add the minced garlic and reduce the sauce by one half.
Add red pepper flakes and pour over chicken or pour into smaller dipping bowls.

SAUTEED CHICKEN WITH TOMATOES AND CILANTRO

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Provided by Michael B. Moore

Categories Chicken Garlic Tomato Sauté Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
6 large chicken thighs, skin removed
1 large yellow onion, chopped
4 large garlic cloves, minced
1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes with added puree
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon ground cumin
4 dashes hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco)
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

Heat olive oil in heavy large skillet over high heat. Add chicken and sauté until brown, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to platter.
Reduce heat to medium. Add onion and garlic to skillet and sauté until onion is translucent, about 6 minutes. Add tomatoes, vinegar, cumin and hot pepper sauce. Bring mixture to boil. Return chicken to skillet. Cover and simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 30 minutes. Mix in parsley and cilantro. Season with salt and pepper.