Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) cansliced pears with juice, drained
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
  • 12 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup sliced onion
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 14 cup dry white wine
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 12 teaspoon crushed dried thyme
  • 4 cups packed spinach leaves, torn (about 5-oz.)

Method

  • Drain pears, reserving 3/4 cup liquid; set aside.
  • In large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot; cook chicken breasts until brown on both sides.
  • Remove and set aside.
  • Add onion and garlic to skillet; cook and stir 3 to 5 minutes or until onion is crisp-tender.
  • In small bowl, combine reserved pear liquid, wine, soy sauce, cornstarch and thyme; mix until cornstarch is dissolved.
  • Gradually add to vegetables in skillet; cook and stir until mixture thickens.
  • Return chicken to pan; cover and cook 10 minutes.
  • Add pear slices to skillet.
  • Place spinach on top of pears and chicken in skillet; cover and cook 5 minutes or until spinach is wilted and chicken is cooked through.
  • Serve at once.