Gorgonzola Chicken And Orzo 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.

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.

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.

GORGONZOLA CHICKEN AND ORZO

Steps:

• Trim the fat from the chicken breasts, then cut into bite size pieces.
• Over medium-high heat, melt together the olive oil and butter in a large non-stick pan with high sides, then add the onion and sauté, stirring often, until just tender, about 3 minutes.
• Add the minced garlic and chicken pieces sauté until chicken is browned on all sides, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in the broth, orzo, lemon juice, oregano, basil, lemon zest, and pepper into to chicken mixture and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until pasta is to desired texture.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper, stir in the crumbled Gorgonzola, and serve.
• Goes well with a salad, crisp baby green beans, or asparagus.
• For a change of pace, try this recipe using cubed (boneless and skinless) turkey, duck, or even goose!
• A bit of proscuitto sauteed in with the chicken is good, too (not much, though - only about a tablespoon).

CRISPY CHICKEN WITH LEMON ORZO

Steps:

• Combine the flour, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper in a shallow bowl. Remove the tenders on the underside of the chicken breasts and save for another use. (This makes the chicken breasts an even thickness so they cook evenly.) Heat the canola oil and 4 tablespoons of the butter together in a large (12-inch) cast-iron skillet over medium heat until the butter has melted and begins to sizzle.
• Dredge the chicken in the flour mixture and shake off any excess. Place the chicken, skin side down, in the skillet and cook over medium heat without moving for 12 minutes. With the chicken still skin side down, place the skillet in the oven and roast for 10 minutes.
• Return the skillet to the stovetop over medium heat (careful; the handle will be hot!). Turn the chicken skin side up, add the remaining 5 tablespoons of butter, and continue cooking for 3 to 5 minutes, until the butter is a nutty brown color and the chicken breasts are just cooked through (an instant-read thermometer will register 130 to 140 degrees F). Off the heat, sprinkle on the parsley.
• Divide the Lemon Orzo with Feta among four dinner plates. Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and slice each breast crosswise in thick slices. Arrange one breast on each plate with the orzo. Spoon a few tablespoons of the brown butter over each chicken breast, squeeze on some lemon, and sprinkle with salt. Serve hot with a fresh wedge of lemon on each plate.
• In a large saucepan, bring 2 quarts of water to a boil. Add 2 teaspoons salt and the orzo. Return the water to a boil and simmer uncovered for 9 to 11 minutes, until the orzo is al dente. Drain.
• Transfer the orzo to a bowl and stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, dill, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Fold in the feta and serve hot.

RISOTTO-STYLE GORGONZOLA CHICKEN & ORZO

Steps:

• 1. Remove fat from chicken. Cut chicken into 1/2-inch strips. Spray 10-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray heat over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in skillet about 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until brown. Remove chicken from skillet keep warm. 2. Spray skillet with cooking spray. Cook onion in skillet over medium-high heat about 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender. Stir in broth, pasta, Italian seasoning, lemon pepper and chicken. Heat to boiling reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered about 11 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is just tender remove from heat. Stir in cheese. NUTRITION INFORMATION 1 Serving Calories 240 (Calories from Fat 35) Fat 4g (Saturated 1g) Cholesterol 40mg Sodium 430mg Carbohydrate 32g (Dietary Fiber 2g) Protein 21g % DAILY VALUE: Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 0% Calcium 6% Iron 12% DIET EXCHANGES: 2 Starch, 2 Lean MeatFrom "Betty Crocker's Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol Cooking Today." Text Copyright 2005 General Mills, Inc. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

RISOTTO-STYLE GORGONZOLA CHICKEN & ORZO

Steps:

• 1. Remove fat from chicken. Cut chicken into 1/2-inch strips. Spray 10-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray heat over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in skillet about 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until brown. Remove chicken from skillet keep warm. 2. Spray skillet with cooking spray. Cook onion in skillet over medium-high heat about 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender. Stir in broth, pasta, Italian seasoning, lemon pepper and chicken. Heat to boiling reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered about 11 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is just tender remove from heat. Stir in cheese. NUTRITION INFORMATION 1 Serving Calories 240 (Calories from Fat 35) Fat 4g (Saturated 1g) Cholesterol 40mg Sodium 430mg Carbohydrate 32g (Dietary Fiber 2g) Protein 21g % DAILY VALUE: Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 0% Calcium 6% Iron 12% DIET EXCHANGES: 2 Starch, 2 Lean MeatFrom "Betty Crocker's Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol Cooking Today." Text Copyright 2005 General Mills, Inc. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

BAKED CHICKEN AND GARLIC ORZO

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350.
• Spray large nonstick skillet with cooking spray.
• Heat over high heat until hot.
• Add chicken breast halves.
• Brown meat side down, 1 to 2 minutes or until lightly browned; set aside.
• Reduce heat to medium-high; add wine.
• Stir with a flat spatula, scraping brown bits from bottom of pan.
• Cook 30 seconds or until slightly reduced; set aside.
• Spray 9-inch square baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
• Add pasta, onions, garlic, parsley, oregano, chicken broth, water and wine mixture; stir.
• Place chicken breasts on top.
• Sprinkle lightly with paprika and lemon pepper.
• Bake, uncovered, 1 hour and 10 minutes.
• Remove chicken.
• Add salt and olive oil to baking pan; mix well.
• Place chicken on top.
• Serve.

GORGONZOLA & ORANGE CHICKEN TENDERS

Steps:

• In a shallow bowl, whisk egg and salt. Place bread crumbs in another shallow bowl. Dip chicken in egg, then in bread crumbs, patting to help coating adhere., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken; cook 3-4 minutes on each side or until chicken is no longer pink. Drizzle with warm marmalade; top with cheese. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, until cheese begins to melt.