Penne with Grilled Chicken, Gorgonzola, Asparagus and Caramelized Onions

Penne with Grilled Chicken, Gorgonzola, Asparagus and Caramelized Onions recipe

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Just made this and my boyfriend said it was the best thing he's ever tasted from pinterest! I added 8 oz of whipping cream and about 4 oz of cream cheese to get the sauce ...read more

posted by

Cassieh06

on 8/31/2012

time

prep:

30 min

total:

30 min

servings

total:

6 servings

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What You Need

cups penne pasta, uncooked

tsp. olive oil

1/2

cup thin onion slices, separated into rings

tsp. sugar

1-1/2

cups chopped plum tomatoes

cups cut-up grilled chicken (1-inch pieces)

1-1/2

cups chicken broth

1/2

cup diagonally cut asparagus spears (1-inch pieces)

1/4

cup whipping cream

tsp. minced fresh garlic

pkg. (4 oz.) ATHENOS Crumbled Gorgonzola Cheese

1/2

cup chopped fresh basil leaves

Make It

COOK pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.

MEANWHILE, heat oil in small skillet on medium heat. Add onions and sugar; cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or until onions are tender. Remove from heat.

DRAIN pasta; place in large skillet. Add tomatoes; cook on medium heat 1 min., stirring occasionally. Add chicken, broth, asparagus, cream and garlic; mix well. Cook 5 min. or until sauce is slightly thickened, stirring constantly. Add onions, cheese and basil; cook 2 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Serving Suggestion

Balance this rich, flavorful meal with a fresh fruit salad for dessert.

Storage Know-How

Place 2 or 3 layers of paper towels in a resealable plastic bag. Add short-stemmed fresh herbs, such as sage, basil and thyme, to the bag. Seal bag and store in refrigerator up to 3 days.

Substitute

Prepare using whole wheat penne pasta and fat-free low-sodium chicken broth.

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gtkruskie

posted:1/25/2011

It was very good, though I added a 1/2tsp lemon pepper seasoning and 1 tbs garlic powder. The children did not like the cheese, so the next time I make it it will be without the cheese. My husband and I did like it with the cheese though.

ttargonski

posted:9/1/2010

Delicious!!!!

emelton5

posted:8/4/2010

Great recipe! I made a couple of changes. Since I didn't have pre-grilled chicken, I quickly seasoned some chicken breast in garlic pepper and lightly floured with wheat flour. This worked out well in thickening the sauce in the end, which others complained about. I also added a little extra garlic pepper and sea salt at the end because it was a little under-seasoned. Other than that, I agree with the other reviews: this is a restaurant quality dish!

pmunro2

posted:4/6/2010

Easy to make, and tasted soooo good! Who needs to go out to a restaurant when you can make something like this at home!?!?!?

heatherjex

posted:3/4/2010

WOW this tastes like it came from a restaurant! Best Pasta Ever!

lmarie2011

posted:11/30/2009

Very nice taste, like it came from a nice restaurant. Flavors blend well! Will definitely make again.

lindsaylbishop

posted:11/10/2009

This recipe is to die for! Something out of a restaurant, but without the bill! I used Feta cheese instead of Gorgonzola, just read some of the reviews that the Gorgonzola was too strong. The feta melted and blended with the rest of the flavor perfectly. If you don't have tomatoes on hand, sun-dried tomatoes work just as well and is equally delicious. I've tried this dish both ways. I highly recommend this recipe. A lot of chopping and work but well worth it in the end.

a cook

posted:10/19/2009

My husband and I really enjoyed this dish, but it was a little runny; even with adding flour. I added mushrooms and topped it with some grated parmesan for a variation...delicious!

starshine296

posted:8/19/2009

Very good if you like gorgonzola. I spent a longer time simmering and added some flour to get the right consistency, but it turned out great in the end!!

jodee23

posted:8/3/2009

I made this for my fiance last night, and we both enjoyed it alot. I wouldn't have changed a thing about it! While we were eating it we both said that an italian sausage would also work very well in this dish..