Best 9 Chicken Breast Pesto Gorgonzola Rigatoni Recipes

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In the world of culinary delights, few dishes can rival the irresistible allure of chicken breast pesto gorgonzola rigatoni. This tantalizing culinary creation combines the tender juiciness of succulent chicken breast, the vibrant flavors of aromatic pesto, the rich and creamy decadence of gorgonzola cheese, and the hearty comfort of al dente rigatoni pasta. Prepare to embark on a tastebud adventure as we uncover the secrets of crafting this delectable dish from scratch, ensuring a homemade masterpiece that will leave you craving for more.

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PENNE GORGONZOLA WITH CHICKEN



Penne Gorgonzola with Chicken image

This rich, creamy pasta dish is a snap to throw together for a weeknight meal but special enough for company. You can substitute another cheese for the Gorgonzola if you like. -George Schroeder, Port Murray, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package (16 ounces) penne pasta
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup white wine
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup chicken broth
2 cups crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
6 to 8 fresh sage leaves, thinly sliced
Salt and pepper to taste
Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and minced fresh parsley

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 489 calories, Fat 23g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 97mg cholesterol, Sodium 453mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

PESTO CHICKEN BAKE RECIPE BY TASTY



Pesto Chicken Bake Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: chicken breasts, salt, pepper, basil pesto, roma tomato, mozzarella cheese

Provided by Robert Broadfoot

Categories     Lunch

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 chicken breasts
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
4 tablespoons basil pesto
1 roma tomato, sliced
1 cup mozzarella cheese

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!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357 calories, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 44 grams, Sugar 1 gram

GORGONZOLA CHICKEN BREASTS



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Provided by Andrea Albin

Categories     Cheese     Chicken     Bake     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 chicken breast halves with skin and bones (about 2 1/2 pounds total)
1/4 pound chilled Gorgonzola dolce, sliced
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/3 cup water
2 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

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



Fettuccine with Chicken, Leeks, and Gorgonzola image

This delicious, rich, and creamy Gorgonzola fettuccine pasta dish is one of my very favorites. It's also wonderful the next day if you are lucky enough to have leftovers! Omit the chicken for a delicious vegetarian dish. You can also use multi-colored fettuccine pasta.

Provided by Robin

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Chicken

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (12 ounce) package dry spinach fettuccine
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 tablespoon butter
2 large skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 large leeks, chopped, or more to taste
2 cloves garlic, chopped, or more to taste
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy whipping cream
⅓ cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
½ cup chopped toasted walnuts
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 bunch chopped fresh parsley for garnish

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 616 calories, Carbohydrate 51.9 g, Cholesterol 113.5 mg, Fat 33.6 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 28.9 g, SaturatedFat 14.1 g, Sodium 398.3 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

CHICKEN GORGONZOLA



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Chicken breasts are sauteed to a golden brown then topped with a rich, savory Gorgonzola sauce. Serve with steamed green beans and fresh crusty bread if you are looking for a winner to impress your dinner guests. This dish is so decadent it tastes exactly as though you ordered it at a fine Italian restaurant, but the secret is how simple it actually is to make! This sauce is also a wonderful accompaniment to pork chops, ravioli, or whatever strikes your fancy! It is very versatile, so the possibilities are endless!

Provided by Spirited Sarah

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup fresh basil leaves
2 ½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 ½ tablespoons chopped walnuts
2 ½ tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
3 cloves garlic, peeled
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup sliced baby bella mushrooms
½ cup thinly sliced onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup Gorgonzola cheese, divided
¼ cup white wine
½ lemon, juiced
2 tablespoons chicken broth
1 teaspoon brown sugar
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 tomatoes, seeded and chopped

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 377.4 calories, Carbohydrate 8.4 g, Cholesterol 81.8 mg, Fat 23.3 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 30.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 342.2 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

ONE-PAN GARLIC CHICKEN PESTO PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY



One-Pan Garlic Chicken Pesto Pasta Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: canola oil, chicken breasts, garlic, kosher salt, black pepper, heavy cream, grated parmesan cheese, pesto, penne pasta, cherry tomato, parmesan cheese, fresh basil

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon canola oil
2 chicken breasts, sliced into 1/2 inch (2cm) strips
2 tablespoons garlic, chopped
½ tablespoon kosher salt
½ tablespoon black pepper, freshly ground
¾ cup heavy cream
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
¼ cup pesto
3 cups penne pasta, cooked and drained
¾ cup cherry tomato, halved
parmesan cheese, to garnish
fresh basil, chopped, to garnish

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!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 892 calories, Carbohydrate 99 grams, Fat 36 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 47 grams, Sugar 6 grams

CHICKEN BREAST PESTO GORGONZOLA RIGATONI



Chicken Breast Pesto Gorgonzola Rigatoni image

Two person quick recipe for limited ingredients - only one chicken breast. many interchangable ingredients. Great taste.

Provided by gail.lalumiere

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 45m

Yield 3-4 cups, 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 boneless skinless chicken breast
2 garlic cloves, rough chopped
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 cup water
0.5 (16 ounce) package of dry rigatoni pasta
2 quarts water
1/2 tablespoon olive oil (or so)
3 tablespoons chopped onions (or more if you like)
1/2 cup diced red bell peppers or 1/2 cup other vegetables
1/2 cup fresh sliced mushrooms
6 tablespoons prepared pesto sauce
3 tablespoons gorgonzola (or to taste)
salt and pepper

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 630.3, Fat 14, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 139.5, Sodium 835.2, Carbohydrate 87.6, Fiber 5, Sugar 5.2, Protein 37.4

GRILLED CHICKEN RIGATONI WITH PESTO ALFREDO SAUCE



Grilled Chicken Rigatoni With Pesto Alfredo Sauce image

This is one of my favorites. Great with a crusty loaf of french bread! Would also be tasty with shrimp or scallops instead of the chicken. You can adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to your liking. The cooking time is for the rigatoni. I give directions for grilling the chicken with an indoor grill, but you can grill or cook the chicken any way you prefer.

Provided by ChipotleChick

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 40m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 cups 2% low-fat milk
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons flour
6 tablespoons fresh grated parmesan cheese
1/8 teaspoon white pepper (or black)
1/4 cup prepared pesto sauce
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 cup dry julienned sun-dried tomato
1 tomatoes, chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 lb rigatoni pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt, to taste

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



Garlic Chicken Rigatoni image

My family loves the scampi-inspired combination of garlic and olive oil in this delicious pasta. I love that it's guilt-free! -Judy Crawford, Deming, New Mexico

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

8 ounces uncooked rigatoni or large tube pasta
1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil)
1/2 cup boiling water
1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1-1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup white wine or additional reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 398 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 290mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

Tips:

  • For a creamy and flavorful sauce, use a good quality pesto and Gorgonzola cheese. If you can, make your own pesto using fresh basil, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil.
  • If you don't have rigatoni, you can use another type of short pasta like penne or ziti.
  • To make the dish more flavorful, you can add some cooked chicken or shrimp to the sauce.
  • If you don't have heavy cream, you can use milk or half-and-half instead.
  • Serve the pasta immediately topped with additional Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.

Conclusion:

Chicken breast, pesto, gorgonzola, and rigatoni come together to create a delicious and easy-to-make meal that's perfect for a weeknight dinner. The creamy pesto sauce is perfectly balanced by the salty Gorgonzola cheese, and the chicken adds a protein boost. This dish is sure to be a hit with the whole family.

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