Ingredients

  • 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
  • 12 cup dry white wine
  • 1 12 tablespoons fresh minced tarragon
  • 14 cup crumbled blue cheese
  • 1 12 cups orzo pasta, cooked

Method

  • Heat oil in a large skillet.
  • Saute nuts for 2 to 3 minutes until golden.
  • Remove with a slotted spoon; set aside.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • To serve, place chicken over or beside peppers and orzo pasta on plate.
  • Garnish with pan juices.