Pan-Seared Pear and Chicken Salad

A warm and savory main dish featuring pan-seared pears paired with tender chicken breast, served over a bed of fresh greens with a light honey mustard dressing. This dish balances sweet and savory flavors for a delightful meal.

Main Dish
Easy 25 min 450 cal
Steps

1. Season the chicken breast with salt and pepper. 2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. 3. Cook the chicken breast for 5-6 minutes on each side until fully cooked and golden brown. Remove from the pan and let rest. 4. In the same skillet, add pear slices and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until caramelized. 5. In a small bowl, whisk together honey and Dijon mustard to make the dressing. 6. Slice the chicken breast thinly. 7. On a plate, arrange the salad greens, top with sliced chicken, caramelized pears, walnuts, and goat cheese. 8. Drizzle the honey mustard dressing over the salad and serve immediately.

Ingredients

1 ripe pear, sliced 1 small chicken breast (about 150g) 2 cups mixed salad greens 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp honey 1 tsp Dijon mustard Salt and pepper to taste 1 tbsp chopped walnuts (optional) 1 tbsp crumbled goat cheese (optional)

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