Pasta with Chicken, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Gorgonzola and Pine Nuts
- 1/ 2 cup chopped drained oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes (2 tablespoons oil reserved)
- 2 skinless boneless chicken breast halves (about 9 ounces total)
- 1 pound gnocchi pasta or medium shell pasta
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1/2 cup canned low-salt chicken broth
- 1/2 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese (about 2 ounces)
- 1/4 cup chopped prosciutto
- 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil reserved from tomatoes in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken to skillet and saute until cooked through, about 3 minutes per side.
- Transfer chicken to plate and cool; do not clean skillet.
- Cut chicken into 1/2-inch pieces.
- Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite.
- Drain pasta; transfer to large bowl.
- Meanwhile, heat remaining 1 tablespoon tomato oil in same skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add garlic; saute until tender, about 1 minute.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes, chicken, basil, broth, cheese and prosciutto to skillet and bring to boil.
- Add sauce to pasta and toss to coat.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Top with pine nuts and serve.
drained oil, chicken breast halves, pasta, garlic, fresh basil, chicken broth, gorgonzola cheese, pine nuts
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/pasta-with-chicken-sun-dried-tomatoes-gorgonzola-and-pine-nuts-4667 (may not work)