🍷 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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