Chicken breasts over rigatoni with gorgonzola sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight meal. The chicken is cooked in a creamy gorgonzola sauce and served over a bed of rigatoni pasta. The flavors of the chicken, gorgonzola, and pasta are perfectly balanced, and the dish is sure to please everyone at the table. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a restaurant-quality meal that will impress your family and friends.
Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!
CHICKEN BOLOGNESE WITH RIGATONI
This dish calls for a mirepoix, a mixture of diced celery, carrot, and onion. Of course, you can chop these fresh, but I totally cheat and use the pre-chopped mixture from Trader Joe's. If your supermarket carries it and it fits your budget, go ahead and spend the money to save the time.
Provided by Antonia Lofaso
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large, shallow saucepot over medium heat, brown the ground chicken. Add the carrot, celery, and onion and season with the salt and pepper. Continue cooking for 6 minutes, then add the Italian seasoning. Cook for another 1 to 2 minutes, until the vegetables soften and take on a little color.
- Add the sauce to the pot and cook for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Cook the rigatoni according to the package instructions. Add the drained rigatoni to the sauce and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes on medium heat.
- Serve the rigatoni and sauce topped with Parmigiano-Reggiano and a sprinkle of basil or parsley. In our family, we've always eaten rigatoni with a scoop of ricotta on the side. If it sounds good to you, add a tablespoon of ricotta to each plate.
CHICKEN GORGONZOLA
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
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
PENNE GORGONZOLA WITH CHICKEN
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
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.
GORGONZOLA CHICKEN BREASTS
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
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 STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS WRAPPED IN BACON
Chicken teams up with two of my favorite things: Gorgonzola cheese and bacon!
Provided by witchywoman
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray an 8x8-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Using a sharp knife, cut a slit into the thick side of each chicken breast about 2 inches long and 1 1/2 inches deep.
- Mash together the Gorgonzola cheese, parsley, shallot, and garlic in a small bowl; season with salt and black pepper. Divide the filling in half, and stuff each chicken breast with cheese filling. Wrap 2 slices of bacon around each breast, and secure with wooden toothpicks. Place the chicken breasts into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the bacon is browned and the chicken is no longer pink inside, about 35 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of a breast should read about 165 degrees F (75 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 336.7 calories, Carbohydrate 2.8 g, Cholesterol 112.7 mg, Fat 18.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 37.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 885.8 mg, Sugar 0.4 g
CHICKEN BREASTS OVER RIGATONI WITH GORGONZOLA SAUCE
Make and share this Chicken Breasts over Rigatoni With Gorgonzola Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by gailanng
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 2h30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- CHICKEN MARINADE: Lightly pound each chicken breast between 2 pieces of plastic wrap. In a non-reactive dish (glass or porcelain), combine the lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of the oil and 1 teaspoon of the garlic and season with salt and pepper to taste. Marinate, covered and refrigerated, for not more than 2 hours.
- FOR THE SAUCE: 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 simmer, add the sage and parsley and remove from the heat; set aside.
- THE CHICKEN: 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.
- ASSEMBLY: Add the hot cooked pasta to the sauce and toss until well combined. Divide the pasta between 4 dishes and top each portion with chicken. Garnish the chicken with minced parsley and serve immediately.
HAZELNUT CRUSTED CHICKEN WITH GORGONZOLA SAUCE
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 22m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
- Mix flour, poultry seasoning and garlic powder in a dish. Beat egg whites in a shallow plate or bowl. Place hazelnuts on a piece of waxed paper or plastic wrap on a cutting board or work surface.
- Preheat a nonstick skillet with oven safe handle over medium high heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Turn in flour to dust the breasts, then turn in egg whites, then press breasts into nuts on both sides. Wash hands. Add extra-virgin olive oil to the pan and add chicken. Brown the nuts and chicken 2 minutes on each side then transfer to the oven and finish cooking the chicken through, about 8 minutes.
- In a small pot, warm milk over medium heat. Add cheese and melt it into the milk. Stir in 2 tablespoons of chopped sage and simmer 5 minutes.
- To serve, place chicken on plates and pour a couple of spoons of the Gorgonzola sauce over the center of each piece. Garnish with chopped sage.
HAZELNUT-CRUSTED CHICKEN WITH GORGONZOLA SAUCE
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325°F.
- Mix the flour, poultry seasoning, and garlic powder on a dish. Beat the egg whites in a shallow plate or bowl. Place the hazelnuts on a piece of wax paper or plastic spread on a cutting board or work surface.
- Preheat a nonstick skillet with an oven-safe handle over medium to medium-high heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Turn in flour to dust the breasts, then turn them in the egg whites, then press the breasts into the nuts on both sides. Wash hands. Add EVOO to the pan and add the chicken. Brown the nuts-crusted chicken for 2 minutes on each side, then transfer to the oven and finish cooking the chicken through, 8 to 10 minutes. While the chicken cooks, start the recipe for Prosciutto-Wrapped Endive and Radicchio, page 193.
- Shortly before serving, warm the milk over medium heat in a small pot. Add the cheese and melt it into the milk. If using dried sage, stir it into the sauce. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- To serve, place the chicken on plates and pour a couple of spoons of the Gorgonzola sauce over the center of each piece. Garnish with chopped fresh sage, if using.
CHICKEN BREAST PESTO GORGONZOLA RIGATONI
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
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
GARLIC CHICKEN RIGATONI
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
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:
- To enhance the flavor of your dish, use high-quality ingredients, such as freshly grated Parmesan cheese and creamy gorgonzola cheese.
- For a richer sauce, use a combination of heavy cream and milk. You can also add a dollop of butter for extra richness.
- If you don't have chicken breasts, you can use boneless, skinless chicken thighs instead.
- To save time, you can use pre-cooked chicken or rotisserie chicken.
- If you don't have rigatoni, you can use penne or ziti pasta instead.
- To add a touch of heat to the dish, you can add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a drizzle of hot sauce.
- For a vegetarian version of this dish, you can omit the chicken and add more vegetables, such as broccoli, zucchini, or mushrooms.
Conclusion:
Chicken Breasts over Rigatoni with Gorgonzola Sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. With its creamy, flavorful sauce and tender chicken, this dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner recipe, give this one a try!
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