Chicken Breasts Over Rigatoni With Gorgonzola Sauce Recipe

ingredients

4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup olive oil
2 teaspoons minced garlic
salt
freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 1/2 cup 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 crumbled Gorgonzola or blue cheese
1/2 cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons minced parsley for garnish

directions

Lightly pound each chicken breast between 2 pieces of plastic wrap.

In a glass or porcelain dish, combine the lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of the oil and 1 teaspoon of the garlic and season with salt and pepper to taste. Marinate the chicken in this mixture, covered, in the refrigerator, for not more than 2 hours.

In a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the onion and remaining teaspoon of garlic and cook, stirring over low heat, for 5 minutes or until the onion is tender.

Add the cream and bring to a boil. Add the sage and parsley and remove from the heat. Set aside until later.

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.

Meanwhile remove the chicken from the marinade and pat dry. Dip the chicken lightly in the seasoned flour on both sides.

In a 12-inch skillet over medium heat, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil and cook the chicken for about 5 minutes per side or until completely cooked through. Remove the chicken to a plate and loosely cover with foil. Keep warm.

Add the white wine to the skillet and boil, stirring with a wooden spoon until there are only 2 tablespoons of liquid in the pan. Add the reserved cream mixture and bring to a boil, add the Gorgonzola and Parmesan cheeses and bring to a simmer. Remove from heat and season to taste with salt and pepper.

Drain the pasta and return it to the cooking pan, add the sauce and toss until well combined. Divide the pasta between individual dishes and top each portion with chicken.

Garnish the chicken with minced parsley and serve immediately.

nutrition data

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reviews & comments

MamaJ REVIEW:
August 26, 2011

Made this last night for my family. My husband LOVES cheeses, and Gorgonzola is a favorite. We thought this recipe was way too strong! It was very rich, which is okay for a once in a while meal. Next time I make this I will definitely cut the amount of Gorgonzola and add more Parmesan!
terp REVIEW:
January 31, 2011

This recipe was delicious! It was even generally easy for a novice cook like myself. Definitely a keeper.
Jim REVIEW:
October 27, 2010

This was wonderful. I'm not even a serious pasta person, but I, my wife, and our guest simply loved it. I positive I'll make it again and again and ....
ErinJ REVIEW:
February 27, 2008

This recipe was to DIE for!! I made it for a romantic dinner with my boyfriend, and it was great with a good chardonay! I highly recommend it, and it was worth the work!

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