Orzo with Chicken, Red Pepper, and Shiitakes

Ingredients

• ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
• ¹/₃ cup heavy cream
• ¼ pound mild goat cheese, such as Montrachet
• 1 pound orzo
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme
• ¼ pound shiitake mushrooms, stems removed, caps cut into ¼-inch slices
• + 5 more ingredients
• • 1 red bell pepper, cut into ½-inch pieces
  • Fresh-ground black pepper
  • Salt
  • 1 ¹/₃ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 4 in all)
  • 5 tablespoons olive oil ON SALE

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 enou...

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