Ingredients

  • 2 large red bell peppers
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 lb sweet Italian sausage, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 1/2 lbs chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces (boneless and skinless)
  • 4 medium garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 3 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crumbled
  • 3 teaspoons minced fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried basil, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter (1/2 stick)
  • salt & freshly ground black pepper

Method

  • Char peppers over gas flame or in broiler, turning until blackened on all sides.
  • Place in paper bag and let stand 10 minutes to steam.
  • Peel and seed pepper, rinse if necessary, pat dry and cut into thin strips.
  • Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add sausage and cook until brown, turning frequently, about 6 minutes.
  • Transfer sausage to plate using slotted spoon.
  • Add chicken to skillet and cook until just springy to touch, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes.
  • Add to sausage, using slotted spoon.
  • Pour off all but a thin film of pan drippings.
  • Add garlic and stir 2 minutes.
  • Add wine and broth and bring to boil, scraping up any browned bits.
  • Add peppers, half of rosemary and oregano and boil sauce until thickened and richly flavored, about 8 minutes.
  • Whisk in butter 1 tablespoon at a time; stir in sausage and chicken into sauce.
  • Season with salt and pepper, sprinkle with remaining rosemary and oregano and serve immediately.