🍷 Red Wine & Roasted Pear Chicken Breast (Simple, Bold & Beautiful)
Seared golden chicken breast layered over a glossy reduction of red wine, shallots, and roasted pears. It’s sweet, savory, and deeply aromatic — the kind of dish that feels intimate, elegant, and soul-warming, like something you’d find in a tiny bistro tucked in the hills.
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📝 Ingredients (serves 2): • 2 boneless chicken breasts • Salt & freshly ground black pepper • Olive oil + 1 tbsp butter • 1 ripe pear, sliced • 1 small shallot, finely chopped • ¾ cup dry red wine • ½ cup chicken stock • 1 tsp balsamic vinegar • Fresh thyme or rosemary sprigs (optional)
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🔥 Instructions: 1. Sear the chicken: Season chicken generously. Sear in olive oil until golden on both sides and cooked through. Set aside to rest. 2. Roast the pear: In the same pan, add a touch of butter and brown the pear slices until soft and golden. Remove and reserve. 3. Make the reduction: Sauté shallots in the pan, then deglaze with red wine. Add stock and vinegar. Simmer until thickened and glossy (8–10 min). Season to taste. 4. Plate it: Slice chicken, spoon over wine reduction, add roasted pears. Garnish with fresh thyme or rosemary if desired.
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