Orzo with Chicken, Red Pepper, and Shiitakes Recipe

Name: Orzo with Chicken, Red Pepper, and Shiitakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 tablespoons olive oil; 1 1/3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 4 in all); Salt; Fresh-ground black pepper; 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1/4 pound shiitake mushrooms, stems removed, caps cut into 1/4-inch slices; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 pound orzo; 1/4 pound mild goat cheese, such as Montrachet; 1/3 cup heavy cream; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Servings: persons

5 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 4 in all)
Salt
Fresh-ground black pepper
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/4 pound shiitake mushrooms, stems removed, caps cut into 1/4-inch slices
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound orzo
1/4 pound mild goat cheese, such as Montrachet
1/3 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

1
In a large nonstick frying pan, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over moderate heat.
2
Season the chicken with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper.
3
Put the chicken in the pan and cook for 5 minutes.
4
Turn and cook until just done, about 5 minutes longer.
5
Remove.
6
When the chicken is cool enough to handle, cut the breasts crosswise into 1/4-inch slices.
7
Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in the same pan over moderately high heat.
8
Put in the bell pepper, shiitakes, thyme, and 1/8 teaspoon salt.
9
Cook, stirring frequently, until the mushrooms are golden brown, about 5 minutes.
10
Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds longer.
11
Remove from the heat.
12
In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the orzo until just done, about 12 minutes.
13
Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water; drain the orzo.
14
In the frying pan, combine the reserved pasta water with the remaining 2 tablespoons oil, the goat cheese, cream, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
15
Bring almost to a simmer over moderate heat, stirring, until smooth, about 2 minutes.
16
Add the orzo, chicken, and 3 tablespoons of the parsley and stir to combine.
17
Serve topped with the remaining 1 tablespoon parsley.

620

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 tablespoons olive oil, 1 1/3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 4 in all), Salt, Fresh-ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Orzo with Chicken, Red Pepper, and Shiitakes falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Orzo with Chicken, Red Pepper, and Shiitakes

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