Shelly's Recipe

LINGUINE WITH CHICKEN IN A CREAMY BLUE CHEESE SAUCE

Category: Pasta - Chicken

2-4 tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
4 oz mushrooms, quartered
1 lb chicken breasts, cut into large dice or strips
1-2 red peppers, cut into slices
1-2 green peppers, cut into slices
3 oz walnuts, chopped
3 oz blue cheese, crumbled
Freshly ground black pepper
1 cup dry white wine
1 lb linguine

Put up water to boil for linguine. Saute onion and mushrooms in oil 3 minutes. Add chicken pieces and saute, turning, 3 minutes. Cook linguine in boiling water to al dente.

Meanwhile, add peppers to chicken mixture and saute 3 minutes. Add walnuts and saute 1 minute. Lower heat and add cheese, stirring until it melts. Add pepper and wine. Bring to boil and serve over drained linguine. Serves 3-4.

Serve with a flavorful dry white such as Sauvignon Blanc, Pouilly Fume, Gavi, Viognier, or a white Bordeaux.