Chicken With Pear And Blue Cheese Salad Recipe

Name: Chicken With Pear And Blue Cheese Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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; Salad; 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

Servings: persons

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
Salad
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

1
In a deep bowl, mix olive oil, shallots, garlic, tarragon and mustard.
2
Salt and pepper to taste.
3
Place the chicken breasts in this mixture, coating well.
4
Chill for 4 hours.
5
Drain the chicken, reserving the marinade.
6
Quickly fry the chicken in a deep non-stick pan for 4 minutes on each side.
7
Transfer the chicken to a large serving platter.
8
Add the marinade to the pan, bring to a boil and sprinkle with the flour.
9
Add the chicken stock, apples and walnuts.
10
Gently simmer for 5 minutes.
11
Return the chicken to the pan with the sauce in it.
12
Add the heavy cream and cook for 2 minutes.
13
Mix the salad ingredients together and place a small amount on each plate.
14
Top each plate with a chicken breast and a spoonful of the sauce.
15
Serve immediately.

1244

kcal

Calories

Fat

137

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 ounces olive oil, 6 shallots, sliced, 1 clove garlic, crushed, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon, and more.

Yes, Chicken With Pear And Blue Cheese Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken With Pear And Blue Cheese Salad

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Variations & substitutions

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