Chicken Breasts over Rigatoni with Gorgonzola Sauce

Chicken Breasts over Rigatoni with Gorgonzola Sauce photo
Makes 4 servings
HaydenHayden

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:

  • 6

    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.

  • 8

    Add the cream and bring to a boil, add the sage and parsley and remove from the heat.

  • 9

    Set aside until later.

  • 10

    To make pasta and cook chicken:

  • 11

    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.

  • 15

    Remove the chicken to a plate and loosely cover with foil, keep warm.

  • 16

    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.

  • 18

    Remove from heat and season to taste with salt and pepper.

  • 19

    To assemble dish:

  • 20

    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.

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