CHICKEN BREASTS WITH CORN

Steps:

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