Balsamic Pear, Chicken, and Asparagus

Chicken Breast - Meat and Poultry

An unusual blend of seasonings flavor this slow cooker meal that takes advantage of the abundance of asparagus available in the spring. In other seasons fresh green beans would be an option to replace the asparagus.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 4hrs

Total: 4hrs20 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Balsamic Pear, Chicken, and Asparagus

Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

4 skinless

boneless chicken breast halves

cut into strips

1 onion

sliced thin

salt and ground black pepper to taste

2 ripe Bartlett pears

cored and sliced

1 pound fresh asparagus

trimmed

4 cloves garlic

minced

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

3 tablespoons apple juice

1 teaspoon dried rosemary

1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger

2 tablespoons dark brown sugar

Meat and Poultry

Directions

Step 1

Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken in the hot oil until completely browned 3 to 5 minutes; transfer to a slow cooker. Add the onion to the chicken; season with salt and pepper. Place the pears and asparagus atop the chicken mixture.

Step 2

Mix the garlic balsamic vinegar apple juice rosemary ginger and sugar together in a bowl; pour over the asparagus. Season again with salt and pepper.

Step 3

Cook on Low for 4 to 6 hours.

Nutritional Information

Balsamic Pear, Chicken, and Asparagus

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 308.7

% Daily Value *

Protein: 29.1g 58%

Carbohydrates: 33.5g 11%

Dietary Fiber: 6.1g 24%

Sugars: 21.6g

Fat: 7.4g 11%

Saturated Fat: 1.5g 8%

Cholesterol: 69.2mg 23%

Vitamin A Iu: 904.7IU 18%

Niacin Equivalents: 18.2mg 140%

Vitamin B6: 0.7mg 46%

Vitamin C: 15.4mg 26%

Folate: 79.8mcg 20%

Calcium: 77.8mg 8%

Iron: 3.8mg 21%

Magnesium: 53.8mg 19%

Potassium: 670.1mg 19%

Sodium: 70.4mg 3%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 27%

Calories From Fat: 66.6

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.