Chicken In Pear Sauce

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 5 thick-cut bacon strips, diced
• 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
• 2 to 3 medium ripe pears, peeled and diced
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons cold water
• 1/4 cup minced chives

1. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook chicken in oil 5-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reaches 170u0b0.
2. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, cook bacon until crisp. Drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings; set bacon aside. Gradually stir broth into the drippings, scraping pan to loosen browned bits. Bring to a boil. Boil, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Add pears; return to a boil. Boil, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until pears are tender.
3. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; add the chives. Gradually stir into pear sauce; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Stir in bacon. Serve with chicken.

chicken breast halves, salt, white pepper, canola oil, bacon strips, chicken broth, cornstarch, cold water, chives

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/chicken-in-pear-sauce/ (may not work)