So admittedly I’ve been a total slacker lately when it comes to meals. Like we’re talking mac n cheese, pancakes, eggs and toast, frozen turkey meatballs…anything that takes minimal time and effort. Because the flu reared its ugly head for an entire week, plus this season has been especially busy with about a million and one different things from gymnastics to book club to projects and work.
Can you relate?
But I’m back in the game! Tonight serving up chicken breasts sauteed and then topped with apples and pears. This is an easy weeknight dinner and a great way to serve up chicken in fresh and healthy way.
Saute the apple and pear in a little butter, nutmeg, honey and lemon juice.
Serve this fantastically fresh dish with gorgonzola mashed potatoes (recipe coming soon!) and you’ll have a crowd-pleasing, nutritious meal on the table in less than 30 minutes!
Chicken sauteed with fruit, on the table in 30 minutes!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (approx. 1-1/2 pounds)
- sea salt and fresh cracked pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
- 1 apple, peeled and sliced into 1/2 inch pieces
- 1 pear, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel plus 1 tablespoon juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons chives or green onions, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped
Instructions
- In a large nonstick skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper; add to the skillet and cook, turning once, until cooked through and lightly browned, or 12 minutes. Transfer to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm.
- In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the apple, pear and nutmeg. Season with salt. Stir in the lemon juice for 3 minutes, then stir in the honey for 1 minute.
- Slice the chicken breasts on an angle and top with the fruit. In a small bowl, combine the chives, thyme and lemon peel; sprinkle over the chicken.
- Serve with gorgonzola mashed potatoes (coming soon!).
Notes
318 calories, 15 grams of fat, 20 carbs, 25 grams protein, 2 grams fiber
Inspired by Rachael Ray.
TOTAL: $4.37 or $1.09 per serving based on this spreadsheet where I outline what I pay per item and where I buy each item.