Chicken Breasts With Corn

Directions

1. 1
   Remove any membranes or fat from the chicken breasts.
2. 2
   Sprinkle them with salt and pepper.
3. 3
   Core the pepper, and cut lengthwise into quarters.
4. 4
   Discard the veins and seeds.
5. 5
   Cut into 1/2-inch cubes.
6. 6
   Scrape the kernels from the ears of corn.
7. 7
   There should be about 1 cup.
8. 8
   Heat the butter and oil in a heavy nonstick skillet large enough to hold the chicken in one layer.
9. 9
   Add the chicken.
10. 10
    Brown lightly on both sides.
11. 11
    Transfer to a platter, cover and keep warm.
12. 12
    Add the onions, garlic, sweet pepper and corn.
13. 13
    Cook, stirring briefly.
14. 14
    Add the sherry and any liquid that may accumulate around the chicken.
15. 15
    Cook over high heat, bring to a boil and stir until reduced by half.
16. 16
    Add the cream, bring to a rolling boil, add the chicken breasts and simmer for 2 minutes over medium-high heat.
17. 17
    Sprinkle with the chives and serve immediately.