Pear & Pecan Baked Chicken

A simple fall dinner featuring juicy chicken, sweet pears, crunchy pecans, and fresh herbs.

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 ripe pears, thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup chopped pecans
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • Black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Place chicken breasts in a lightly greased baking dish.
  3. Whisk together olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, rosemary, thyme, and pepper.
  4. Brush the mixture over the chicken.
  5. Arrange sliced pears around and over the chicken.
  6. Sprinkle pecans over the top.
  7. Bake for approximately 25–30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  8. Allow the chicken to rest for a few minutes before serving.

Serving Suggestion

Pair with roasted green beans, a leafy green salad, or steamed broccoli for a balanced fall dinner.

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