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Penne Pasta with Chicken, Caramelized Onions and Blue Cheese
This penne pasta recipe features pan-seared chicken breast, caramelized onions, rosemary, and blue cheese for an easy and satisfying dinner that's easily adaptable and perfect for any time of year.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 530 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 medium yellow onions , slivered into thin slices
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt , divided
- 1 pound boneless , skinless chicken breasts (about 2 breasts)
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
- I clove garlic , pressed or minced
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt , (for the pasta water)
- 2 ounces blue cheese , crumbled (about ½ cup)
Instructions
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter with 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add the onions with ½ teaspoon kosher salt and cook for about 25 minutes or until browned and caramelized, stirring frequently. Transfer the onions to a bowl and set aside.
- Butterfly the chicken breasts, slicing in half horizontally to make 4 cutlets. Season the chicken with the remaining salt and ground black pepper. Add the remaining butter and oil to the skillet and reduce the heat to medium. Add the chicken to the pan and cook until golden, about 5 minutes. Flip the chicken and cook for another 3 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. Add the chopped rosemary and garlic and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Remove the chicken from the pan and slice.
- Meanwhile, in a large pot filled with 3 quarts of water and 1 tablespoon of kosher salt, cook the penne until just done, about 12 minutes. Reserve ¼ cup of the pasta water then drain the pasta. Add the pasta to the skillet with the sliced chicken and its juices, cooked onions, ¼ cup pasta water, and blue cheese. Season with the remaining kosher salt and black pepper. If the pasta seems dry, add more of the reserved pasta water.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
530kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
48g
(16%)
Protein
33g
(66%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
133mg
(44%)
Sodium
2640mg
(110%)
Potassium
527mg
(15%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
314IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
115mg
(12%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 530
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 530kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 48g | 16% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 133mg | 44% |
| Sodium | 2640mg | 110% |
| Potassium | 527mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 314IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 115mg | 12% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.