Chicken Breast Pesto Gorgonzola Rigatoni Recipes

PENNE GORGONZOLA WITH CHICKEN

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, brown chicken in oil on all sides. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add wine, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan., Add cream and broth; cook until sauce is slightly thickened and chicken is no longer pink. Stir in the Gorgonzola cheese, sage, salt and pepper; cook just until cheese is melted., Drain pasta; toss with sauce. Sprinkle with Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and parsley.

PESTO CHICKEN BAKE RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400˚F (200˚C).
• Place chicken breast in a baking dish. Season chicken with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Spread pesto on each chicken breast.
• Layer tomatoes on top of the chicken.
• Top with mozzarella cheese.
• Bake for 40 minutes.
• Enjoy!

GORGONZOLA CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°F with rack in middle.
• Pat chicken dry, then cut a deep 3-inch-long pocket horizontally in long curved side of each chicken breast half. Fill each pocket with one quarter of cheese. Season chicken all over with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
• Heat oil in an ovenproof 12-inch heavy skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Place chicken, skin side down, in skillet and cook, undisturbed, until golden brown, about 4 minutes. Turn breasts over, then place skillet in oven and bake until just cooked through, 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer chicken to a platter.
• Return skillet to burner (handle will be very hot) and add water and vinegar. Boil, stirring and scraping up any brown bits and melted cheese, until sauce thickens slightly, about 3 minutes. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a heatproof measuring cup, then skim off excess fat. Season with salt and pepper. Serve chicken with sauce.

FETTUCCINE WITH CHICKEN, LEEKS, AND GORGONZOLA

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Cook fettuccine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Set aside and keep warm.
• Heat remaining tablespoon olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and leeks; cook and stir until leeks are tender and chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, 5 to 7 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Pour in chicken broth; continue cooking 2 to 3 minutes more. Pour in heavy cream. Reduce heat; let simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes.
• Stir Gorgonzola cheese and walnuts into the skillet with the chicken; continue to simmer until cheese has melted, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Toss with cooked pasta. Top with parsley.

CHICKEN GORGONZOLA

Steps:

• Combine basil leaves, 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, walnuts, Parmesan cheese, and garlic in a food processor; process until pesto is smooth.
• Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer to serving platter.
• Cook and stir mushrooms in a single layer in the same skillet until tender, about 5 minutes. Add onion; cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add half of the Gorgonzola cheese; cook until slightly melted. Pour in wine and stir to scrape up brown bits from the bottom of the skillet. Stir lemon juice, chicken broth, brown sugar, salt, and black pepper into the sauce.
• Bring chicken broth mixture to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until sauce is reduced by 1/4, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in pesto and return chicken to the skillet. Cook until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 5 minutes more. Add remaining Gorgonzola cheese and chopped tomatoes.
• Serve each chicken breast on a plate topped with sauce.

ONE-PAN GARLIC CHICKEN PESTO PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a pan over high heat. Combine the chicken, garlic, salt, and pepper, cooking until chicken is browned.
• Then, mix in the heavy cream, parmesan, and pesto, stirring until evenly combined.
• Next, bring to a boil and cook until the sauce has reduced, about five to seven minutes.
• Toss in the pasta and cherry tomatoes, stirring until evenly coated. Remove from heat.
• To serve, sprinkle parmesan cheese and basil on top!
• Enjoy!

CHICKEN BREAST PESTO GORGONZOLA RIGATONI

Steps:

• Bring the broth and water to a simmer along with the garlic pieces.
• Heat the oven to 350 degrees.
• Add the chicken breast to the broth combo and simmer for 15 minutes.
• Pull the chicken out and let it cool enough to handle. Reserve the broth/water mixture to use later.
• Heat the water and cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and place in a 2 quart casserole that has been oiled.
• Saute the onion, bell peppers till soft and add the mushrooms and cook till they loose their moisture. Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Spoon the vegetables over the pasta.
• Pull the chicken into small bits and lay on top of the pasta and veg. Sprinkle the gorgonzola over the chicken mix.
• Spoon the pesto sauce over the chicken and pasta.
• Toss to combine.
• Spoon a few tablespoons of reserved chicken/water broth over all so that there will be a little moisture in the bottom of the dish.
• Place in the oven covered for 15 - 20 minutes just to warm though and melt the cheese.

GRILLED CHICKEN RIGATONI WITH PESTO ALFREDO SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook the rigatoni according to package directions. Drain, place back in the pot, and stir in the olive oil (to avoid sticking).
• Grill the chicken breasts on an indoor grill, 6 minutes per side or until juices run clear. Cut into strips.
• Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
• Slowly whisk in the flour until smooth and pasty.
• Add milk gradually, whisking well after each small addition, then until no clumps can be seen.
• Add the sundried tomatoes.
• Heat over medium, whisking constantly, until heated and thick (sauce will thicken the more you cook it).
• Add the pesto sauce and mix well.
• Sprinkle the parmesan in, and whisk.
• Add the crushed garlic,chopped tomato, white (or black) pepper, and red pepper flakes.
• Remove from heat, and add salt to taste.
• Pour over rigatoni, mix and serve!

GARLIC CHICKEN RIGATONI

Steps:

• Cook rigatoni according to package directions. In a small bowl, combine tomatoes and boiling water; let stand 5 minutes. Drain; chop tomatoes., Sprinkle chicken with garlic salt; add flour and toss to coat. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 4-5 minutes or until no longer pink. Remove from pan., In same skillet, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and garlic; cook and stir until tender. Add broth, wine, parsley, seasonings and chopped tomatoes; bring to a boil. Stir in chicken; heat through., Drain rigatoni; add to chicken mixture. Sprinkle with cheese and toss to coat.