Chicken Breasts over Rigatoni with Gorgonzola Sauce
ingredients
- 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, each about 4 to 6 ounces
- 6 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 4 fresh sage leaves, chopped, optional
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 12 ounces rigatoni pasta, preferably multi-colored
- 1/3 cup flour seasoned with salt and pepper
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled Gorgonzola or blue cheese
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated fresh Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp minced parsley for garnish
directions
- 1
To marinate chicken:
- 2
Lightly pound each chicken breast between 2 pieces of plastic wrap.
- 3
In a glass or porcelain dish, combine the lemon juice, 1 tbsp of the oil and 1 tsp of the garlic and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 4
Marinate the chicken in this mixture, covered, in the refrigerator, for not more than 2 hours.
- 5
To make sauce:
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In a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat, heat 1 tbsp of olive oil.
- 7
Add the onion and remaining tsp of garlic and cook stirring, over low heat, for 5 minutes or until the onion is tender.
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Add the cream and bring to a boil, add the sage and parsley and remove from the heat.
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Set aside until later.
- 10
To make pasta and cook chicken:
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In a stock pot, bring 3 quarts of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta for about 12 minutes or according to directions on the box.
- 12
Meanwhile remove the chicken from the marinade and pat dry.
- 13
Dip the chicken lightly in the seasoned flour on both sides.
- 14
In a 12-inch skillet over medium heat, heat the remaining 2 tbsp of olive oil and cook the chicken for about 5 minutes per side or until completely cooked through.
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Remove the chicken to a plate and loosely cover with foil, keep warm.
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Add the white wine to the skillet and boil, stirring with a wooden spoon until there are only 2 tbsp of liquid in the pan.
- 17
Add the reserved cream mixture and bring to a boil, add the Gorgonzola and Parmesan cheeses and bring to a simmer.
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Remove from heat and season to taste with salt and pepper.
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To assemble dish:
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Drain the pasta and return it to the cooking pan, add the sauce and toss until well combined.
- 21
Divide the pasta between 4 dishes and top each portion with chicken.
- 22
Garnish the chicken with minced parsley and serve immediately.
Source: Hayden


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