Maple Glazed Chicken and Pears

88.42857 (7 Ratings)
Recipe Yield: 4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 ripe pear, peeled, cored and cut into 8 slices
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
  • 1 box (6.9 oz) RICE-A-RONI® Chicken Flavor (prepared as directed)
  • 3/4 cup chopped green onion tops
  • 1/4 cup toasted slivered almonds
  • 1/4 cup Aunt Jemima® Syrup
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1-1/4 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1-1/2 teaspoon cornstarch

Preparation Steps

  1. In a medium non-stick skillet melt 1-teaspoon butter. Heat to medium hot; add pear slices Cook about 2 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
  2. Heat remaining butter. Add chicken breast and cook one side 3-4 minutes or till golden brown; meanwhile combine all glaze ingredients. Turn chicken and pour glaze over.
  3. Continue to simmer chicken, turning occasionally another 5-7 minutes or until done. Return pears to skillet to warm. Toss in Rice-A-Roni with green onion tops and toasted almonds. Place rice, chicken and pears on platter. Drizzle chicken with excess glaze. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

  • Calories 550, Calories from Fat 140, Total Fat 16g, Saturated Fat 4g, Cholesterol 80mg, Sodium 1200mg, Total Carbohydrate 70g, Dietary Fiber 4g, Sugars 23g, Protein 34g, Vitamin A 570.13IU, Vitamin C mg, Calcium 136.46mg, Iron 4.03mg, Vitamin E mg, Folic Acid mcg