Skillet Chicken With Peppers and Blue Cheese Glaze

Name: Skillet Chicken With Peppers and Blue Cheese Glaze
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
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; ½ cup dry white wine; 1 ½ tablespoons fresh minced tarragon; ¼ cup crumbled blue cheese; 1 ½ cups orzo pasta, cooked

Servings: persons

1
Heat oil in a large skillet.
2
Saute nuts for 2 to 3 minutes until golden.
3
Remove with a slotted spoon; set aside.
4
Season chicken breasts lightly with salt and pepper.
5
Saute on high for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until golden.
6
It's not necessary to cook through because there's additional cook-time.
7
Remove chicken and cover to keep warm.
8
Add peppers and garlic to skillet.
9
Saute over high heat for 3 to 4 minutes until golden.
10
Deglaze pan with wine, scraping to remove browned particles.
11
Scatter tarragon and pine nuts over peppers.
12
Place chicken breasts in a single layer over peppers.
13
Scatter cheese over chicken.
14
Cover and cook over low heat for 8 to 10 minutes until cheese melts.
15
To serve, place chicken over or beside peppers and orzo pasta on plate.
16
Garnish with pan juices.

767

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons walnuts, 4 -6 boneless chicken breasts, salt and pepper, and more.

Yes, Skillet Chicken With Peppers and Blue Cheese Glaze falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!