bow tie pasta with chicken & gorgonzola sauce
This dish is similar to one that Sierra Nevada Brewery & Restaurant serves that I love so much! This is my rendition of it.
prep time
15 Min
cook time
20 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
2-3 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 2 - chicken breast halves, cooked and cubed ( i use store bought rotisserie chicken)
- 8 ounces bow-tie pasta, uncooked
- 1/2 pound fresh asparagus
- 3 - green onions
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 4 ounces gorgonzola cheese, crumbled (1 tub)
- 4 ounces monterey jack cheese or colby/ jack
- 1/3 cup parmesan cheese, shredded or shavings for garnish
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
How To Make bow tie pasta with chicken & gorgonzola sauce
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Step 1Clean and snap asparagus where tender, then cut into 1" diagonal pieces. Clean and slice green onions. Mince garlic and chop 1/4 cup of parsley. Reserve a few springs of parsley for garnish.
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Step 2Cook pasta as directed. Add sliced asparagus into boiling pasta the last 5 minutes of pasta cooking time.
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Step 3Meanwhile, in a large skillet; heat olive oil. Cook onions, garlic and parsley on med-high heat for about 5 minutes or until onions are tender. Add chicken and stir. Add heavy cream and bring to a slow boil. Add jack cheese and gorgonzola cheese. Stir while melting cheese. Reduce heat to medium-low heat, simmer for 3-5 minutes.
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Step 4Drain pasta and asparagus. Pour into gorgonzola cheese sauce, half of the pasta at a time. After first half, add as much of the remaining pasta to the sauce to accommodate your liking.
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Step 5Add cracked pepper and parmesan shavings and a spring of parsley for garnish. Serve with a side salad and crusty garlic bread. Pairs well with a Chardonnay or Pinot Noir. Enjoy!
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Category:
Chicken
Category:
Pasta
Culture:
Italian
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Keyword:
#creamy
Keyword:
#asparagus
Keyword:
#gorgonzola
Ingredient:
Chicken
Method:
Stove Top
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