Recipe of the Day-Balsamic Pear, Chicken, Aspargus in crockpot

 

Balsamic Pear, Chicken and Asparagus

1T vegetable oil

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into strips

1 onion sliced thin

salt and pepper to taste

2 ripe bartlett pears cored and sliced

1 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed

4 cloves of garlic, minced

2T balsamic vinegar

3T apple juice

1 tsp dried rosemary

1T grated fresh ginger

2 T dark brown sugar

1. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken in the hot oil until completely browned, 3 to 5 minutes; transfer to a slow cooker. Add the onion to the chicken; season with salt and pepper. Place the pears and asparagus atop the chicken mixture.
2. Mix the garlic, balsamic vinegar, apple juice, rosemary, ginger, and sugar together in a bowl; pour over the asparagus. Season again with salt and pepper.
3. Cook on Low for 4 to 6 hours.