Chicken Bourbon with Mushrooms and Pears

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Estimated Time Needed: Est. Preperation: 25 mins Est. Cooking: 15 mins
Ingredients: 8 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, (about 3 pounds) 4 tablespoons flour 4 tablespoons butter 4 tablespoons shallots, minced 2 medium pears, finely chopped 4 cups chopped oyster mushrooms 4 tablespoons bourbon or whiskey 2 cups dry white wine, (like chardonnay) 2 cups no-salt chicken broth 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, divided 6 tablespoons toasted chopped walnuts
Directions: Instead of preparing dish in 2 batches, you will get better results if you work 2 pans simultaneously; divide ingredients between pans. Lay chicken breasts between sheets of plastic wrap and pound to 1/4-inch thickness. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Dredge chicken in flour, patting off excess. In 2 large skillets over medium heat, warm 2 tablespoons butter in each pan until melted. Add chicken, 4 halves per pan, and cook until nicely browned on both sides, about 1 minute per side. Remove chicken and set aside until needed. Reduce heat to low, divide shallots and pear between pans, sautéing for 2 minutes. Then add mushrooms to each and sauté for 2 minutes. Divide bourbon, Chardonnay and chicken broth between pans, increase heat to high and let sauce boil until slightly thickened and reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Return chicken to sauce, reduce heat to low and simmer until chicken is firm and cooked through, about 3 minutes. Season with remaining salt and pepper to taste. Place each chicken breast on a plate and divide sauce among them. Sprinkle with walnuts and serve immediately.
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