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Orzo with Chicken, Red Pepper, and Shiitakes Recipe

Orzo with Chicken, Red Pepper, and Shiitakes Recipe

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Orzo with Chicken, Red Pepper, and Shiitakes

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Ingredients:

Serving

5 tbsp olive oil
1 1/3 lb 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 lb shiitake mushrooms, stems removed, caps cut into 1/4-inch slices
1/2 tsp dried thyme
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb orzo
1/4 lb mild goat cheese , such as montrachet
1/3 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Directions:

In a large nonstick frying pan, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over moderate heat. Season the chicken with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Put the chicken in the pan and cook for 5 minutes. Turn and cook until just done, about 5 minutes longer. Remove. When the chicken is cool enough to handle, cut the breasts crosswise into 1/4-inch slices.
Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in the same pan over moderately high heat. Put in the bell pepper, shiitakes, thyme, and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring frequently, until the mushrooms are golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds longer. Remove from the heat.
In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the orzo until just done, about 12 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water; drain the orzo.
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. Bring almost to a simmer over moderate heat, stirring, until smooth, about 2 minutes. Add the orzo, chicken, and 3 tablespoons of the parsley and stir to combine. Serve topped with the remaining 1 tablespoon parsley.
Wine Recommendation: Sauvignon-blanc-based wines go particularly well with goat cheese, and a piquant Sancerre, with its grassy currant and gooseberry fruit, will make this dish sing.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	620.23 Kcal (2597 kJ)
Calories from fat	384.79 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	42.75g	66%
Cholesterol	137.96mg	46%
Sodium	672.06mg	28%
Potassium	656.28mg	14%
Total Carbs	18.73g	6%
Sugars	4.57g	18%
Dietary Fiber	2.54g	10%
Protein	43.32g	87%
Vitamin C	35.2mg	59%
Vitamin A	0.7mg	25%
Iron	13.6mg	75%
Calcium	278.4mg	28%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	158.78 Kcal (665 kJ)
Calories from fat	98.51 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.95g	66%
Cholesterol	35.32mg	46%
Sodium	172.05mg	28%
Potassium	168.01mg	14%
Total Carbs	4.8g	6%
Sugars	1.17g	18%
Dietary Fiber	0.65g	10%
Protein	11.09g	87%
Vitamin C	9mg	59%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	25%
Iron	3.5mg	75%
Calcium	71.3mg	28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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