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Balsamic Pear, Chicken, and Asparagus
Photo: Lily Banse

Balsamic Pear, Chicken, and Asparagus

12 ingredients 20 min + 4 hr 4 servings openrecipes
Balsamic Pear, Chicken, and Asparagus

"An unusual blend of seasonings flavor this slow cooker meal that takes advantage of the abundance of asparagus available in the spring. In other seasons fresh green beans would be an option to replace the asparagus."

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

619
Calories
37g
Protein
18g
Fat
84g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 13 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Chicken 100g cooked 165
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Bartlett Pear 1 medium (178g) 101
Apple Juice 1 medium (182g) 95
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Asparagus 6 spears (90g) 27
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Rosemary 1 tsp dried (1.2g) 4
Vinegar 1 tbsp (15ml) distilled 3
Ginger 1 tsp grated fresh (2g) 2
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into strips
  • 1 onion, sliced thin
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 ripe Bartlett pears, cored and sliced
  • 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons apple juice
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  • 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar

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