Baked Chicken Breasts With Spinach, Pears and Blue Cheese

Name: Baked Chicken Breasts With Spinach, Pears and Blue Cheese
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts; sea salt; fresh ground pepper; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided; 1/2 cup red onion, diced; 4 -6 cups loosely packed spinach, washed, dried, stems removed (not baby); 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; 2 ripe Anjou pears, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2 inch thick slices; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped; 3/4 cup blue cheese, crumbles

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Recipe by Mad-catter

wholefoodsmarket.com recipe, says "The fall flavor combination of pears and blue cheese brings a seasonal element to an otherwise simple chicken dish. Great for a dinner party!" It may appear like a fussy dish, but it was very easy and simple to prepare. I transferred the chicken breasts to a dish to bake while using the same pan for searing, sauteing the onions and spinach and for warming the pears. I served it with a millet pilaf dish. Next time I will use more red onion.

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READY IN: 35mins

SERVES: 4

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

4

boneless skinless chicken breasts
sea salt
fresh ground pepper
3

tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
¹⁄₂

cup red onion, diced
4 -6

cups loosely packed spinach, washed, dried, stems removed (not baby)
2

tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2

ripe Anjou pears, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2 inch thick slices
2

tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
³⁄₄

cup blue cheese, crumbles

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 375°F Generously season each chicken breast with salt and pepper. In a large, oven-proof skillet heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and sear breasts 2 to 3 minutes each side until lightly golden. Place pan in oven and bake until chicken is done, about 15 minutes.
While chicken is cooking, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pan over medium heat and saute red onion until just softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add spinach and toss until wilted. Season with salt and pepper and transfer to a large platter or divide evenly between 4 plates. Wipe out pan and heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil with vinegar. Add pears and gently heat to warm. Stir in parsley.
Place cooked chicken breasts on spinach. Top with warmed pear slices and about 2 tablespoons blue cheese per breast.

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