Honey Mustard Chicken With Orzo - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
1 None red pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
1 None onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp wholegrain mustard
1 1/4 cups heavy cream
4 oz snow peas, sliced
2 tbsp chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus additional, for garnish
2/3 cup orzo pasta

Preparation

Cook orzo in saucepan of boiling salted water according to package directions. Drain.
Heat half the oil in a large skillet on high heat. Cook chicken for 3-4 mins, turning. Transfer to a plate.
Heat remaining oil in same pan on medium heat. Saute pepper, onion and garlic for 4-5 mins, until onion is tender. Stir in honey and mustard, then cream. Simmer, stirring, for 4-5 mins, until sauce thickens slightly.
Return chicken to pan with snow peas and parsley. Heat gently, stirring, for 2-3 mins. Serve on a bed of orzo, garnished with parsley.