CHICKEN BREAST WITH PEARS

Chicken Breast With Pears image

Provided by Thea

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 whole boneless skinless chicken breasts, halved
allspice
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
2 green onions, thinly sliced (use green tops too)
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/3 cup chicken broth
2 medium pears, unpeeled, cored, cut in thin length-wise wedges
1/4 cup brandy (optional) or 1/4 cup clear pear brandy (optional)
1/3 cup whipping cream

Steps:

Sprinkle chicken with allspice. Brown in heated butter in a large frying pan. Sprinkle with green onions; add mustard and broth. Cover. Reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes.
Add pear wedges. Cover again, and continue cooking about 10 minutes more, until chicken is cooked through (test with a knife in thickest part. Pour in brandy, if used; ignite, then wait until flames subside.
Using a slotted spoon, remove chicken and pears to a warm serving dish; keep warm.
To cooking pan add cream. Bring to boiling, stirring, and cook until sauce is reduced and slightly thickened. Pour over chicken and pears.
Good served with cooked rice and tiny peas.