Apple, Pear, and Gorgonzola Chicken Pasta

Images For Making Apple, Pear, and Gorgonzola Chicken Pasta

Ingredients For Making Apple, Pear, and Gorgonzola Chicken Pasta
1-lb.
boneless skinless chicken breast
salt
and
pepper
1 Tbs.
oil
1 box (14.5-oz)
bow tie pasta
2
medium pears
, peeled and chopped into 1/4-inch slices
2
medium tart apples
, peeled and chopped into 1/4-inch slices
3 Tbs.
butter
3/4 tsp.
salt
1/4 tsp.
black pepper
2/3 cup
cream
1-1/2 tsp.
cornstarch
1/2 cup
dried cranberries
2/3 cup
Gorgonzola cheese
1 Tbs.
dried parsley
1/3 cup
Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup
chopped pecans
, toasted
Directions:
Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper, then in
a heavy duty skillet over high heat, cook the chicken in the oil for
1-2 minutes on each side or until golden brown, but not cooked
through. Remove from heat, reserving oil/juices.
Cook pasta according to package directions.
While
pasta is cooking, cut up the chicken and place back in the skillet and
cook on low for 8-10 minutes, or until chicken is tender and cooked
through. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
Over medium
heat, melt the butter in a large skillet. Add apples and pears and
saute for 1-2 minutes or until slightly tender.
Use a slotted spoon to
remove apples and pears from pan and set aside. Leave any remaining
butter and juices in pan.
Add chicken broth, salt, and pepper to pan
and bring to a simmer. Whisk cream and cornstarch together and add to
pan. Return to simmer and cook 1-2 minutes, until slightly thickened. Add dried cranberries and simmer about 30 seconds.
Remove from
heat and immediately add Gorgonzola cheese, apples/pears, chicken,
parsley, Parmesan cheese, and pasta.
Toss to coat.
Immediately before
serving, add pecans and top with additional cheese if desired.
Makes 6 main dish servings.
Enjoy!
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