Skillet Chicken With Peppers and Blue Cheese Glaze

gailanng's Note:

Adapted from Recipe Goldmine.

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons walnuts
• 4 -6 boneless chicken breasts
• salt and pepper
• 2 medium green bell peppers, cored, seeded and cut into strips
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh minced tarragon
• 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
• 1 1/2 cups orzo pasta, cooked

Directions:

1. Heat oil in a large skillet. Saute nuts for 2 to 3 minutes until golden. Remove with a slotted spoon; set aside.
2. Season chicken breasts lightly with salt and pepper. Saute on high for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until golden. It's not necessary to cook through because there's additional cook-time. Remove chicken and cover to keep warm.
3. Add peppers and garlic to skillet. Saute over high heat for 3 to 4 minutes until golden. Deglaze pan with wine, scraping to remove browned particles. Scatter tarragon and pine nuts over peppers.
4. Place chicken breasts in a single layer over peppers. Scatter cheese over chicken. Cover and cook over low heat for 8 to 10 minutes until cheese melts.
5. To serve, place chicken over or beside peppers and orzo pasta on plate. Garnish with pan juices.