By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on October 2, 2026
Serves 4
405 cal · 40 min
Curried Chicken with Pears
Recipe GLPR157f381f0f8a55
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Average rating: 4.5 (1)
Tender chicken breasts seared to perfection and simmered in a fragrant curry sauce with sweet pears, caramelized onions, and savory broth. This elegant yet simple dish combines warm spices with fresh fruit for a balanced, restaurant-quality meal that's ready in under an hour.
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Ingredients
3 tbsp Olive oil
4 large Skinless boneless chicken breast halves
2 medium Fresh pears, unpeeled, cored, and cut into eighths
1 medium Onion, sliced
1 tbsp Curry powder
1 tbsp All-purpose flour
1½ cup Chicken broth
1 tbsp Ketchup
½ tsp Salt
¼ tsp Black pepper
Directions
Season the chicken breasts evenly on both sides with salt and black pepper. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken breasts and sear until golden and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F, approximately 3 minutes per side. Transfer the cooked chicken to a clean cutting board and tent loosely with foil to keep warm.
In the same skillet, add the sliced onion and stir frequently over medium heat until softened and lightly caramelized, about 8 to 10 minutes.
Sprinkle the curry powder and flour over the cooked onions and stir constantly for about 1 minute to combine and remove any raw flour taste.
Gradually pour in the chicken broth while stirring to avoid lumps, then add the ketchup and stir until smooth. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.
Add the pear pieces to the simmering sauce and cook for 5 to 7 minutes until the pears are tender. Slice the chicken into bite-sized pieces and return them to the skillet, stirring gently to coat with the curry sauce. Simmer together for another 2 to 3 minutes to blend flavors, then serve hot.
Comments
Every ingredient is a standard pantry find or produce staple at Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Walmart, ALDI, or Kroger—no special stops required. The recipe costs roughly $8–10 total for four servings, or $2–2.50 per serving, driven by the chicken breast; pears are reasonably priced year-round in North Carolina and add a nice seasonal accent without breaking the budget. The stated 40 minutes is honest: dicing onion and pear, searing chicken, and building a curry sauce on the stovetop genuinely fits that window. This is a straightforward weeknight dish that reheats well, suits family portions, and does not demand close attention once the sauce simmers, though the pear softens significantly overnight so it is best eaten fresh.
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