Healthy Chicken With Pear and Leek Sauce Recipe

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Healthy Chicken With Pear and Leek Sauce
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Directions:

  1. Place sliced leek in a colander, rinse and drain well.
  2. Cut the pear halves into chunks, reserving the juice in the can.
  3. Season cut chicken with garlic powder and (optional) salt and pepper.
  4. Heat 2 t oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  5. Cook chicken in skillet until golden brown and no longer pink in the center (about 4-5 minutes per side).
  6. Transfer cooked chicken to a plate and cover with tent of foil to keep warm.
  7. Reduce heat to medium and add the remaining oil and sliced leek, cooking for a few minutes until leek starts to brown and get soft.
  8. Add pear, 1/3 cup broth and 1/4 cup of juice from canned pears and simmer for several minutes.
  9. While pear and broth is simmering, whisk the cornstarch and 2/3 cup broth in a small bowl.
  10. Add cranberry sauce (or current jelly, whichever you prefer) and stir on medium heat until melted.
  11. Stir in the cornstarch mixture and bring to a boil, stirring and cook until thickened (only a minute or two).
  12. Return chicken and any accumulated juices to the pan and turn to coat with the sauce.
  13. Serve sprinkled with walnuts.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 252.01 Kcal (1055 kJ)
Calories from fat 98.07 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.9g 17%
Cholesterol 89.19mg 30%
Sodium 586.64mg 24%
Potassium 525.12mg 11%
Total Carbs 8.09g 3%
Sugars 4.42g 18%
Dietary Fiber 0.93g 4%
Protein 32.22g 64%
Vitamin C 2.2mg 4%
Iron 0.5mg 3%
Calcium 22.2mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 109.82 Kcal (460 kJ)
Calories from fat 42.74 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.75g 17%
Cholesterol 38.87mg 30%
Sodium 255.64mg 24%
Potassium 228.83mg 11%
Total Carbs 3.52g 3%
Sugars 1.92g 18%
Dietary Fiber 0.4g 4%
Protein 14.04g 64%
Vitamin C 1mg 4%
Iron 0.2mg 3%
Calcium 9.7mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.8
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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