Chicken W Apples Gorgonzola And Pine Nuts Recipes

CHICKEN W/ APPLES GORGONZOLA AND PINE NUTS

Steps:

• First prep chicken breasts, heat oven to about 375°F and Place chicken breasts in baking dish and brush lightly with olive oil.
• Dust each breast with garlic powder (I have also had success inserting 2-3 whole cloves into each breast) and season chicken with salt and pepper.
• Place in oven for approximately 25-30 minutes until done (use a meat thermometer and check every 10 min to avoid over cooking).
• Heat olive oil in saute pan and saute sliced garlic and chopped onion.
• When onion is near translucent add the apple and cook apple/onion mixture until apple skin begins to turn tan/yellow (I like my apples crisper so I go light yellow, the browner they get the softer the apple and the sweeter the relish).
• When the apples are about done turn down the heat and add the nuts and gorgozola. Heat until cheese begins to melt.
• To serve, spoon apple mixture onto each chicken breast, add a salad and side of steamed veggies for a full meal then enjoy!

PASTA WITH CHICKEN, SUN-DRIED TOMATOES, GORGONZOLA AND PINE NUTS

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon oil reserved from tomatoes in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken to skillet and sauté 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; sauté 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.

PINE NUT AND CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• In a large pot, cook pasta according to directions.
• In a 325° oven lightly toast the pine nuts for 5-7 minutes, or until a light golden-brown.
• In a large skillet or wok, heat oil.
• Sauté chicken with peppers and onions for 5 minutes.
• Add ginger, garlic, and pine nuts and sauté for about 5 more minutes more.
• Add soy sauce and lemon or lime juice and remove from heat.
• Drain pasta well and place in a large bowl.
• Pour chicken mixture over pasta and add salt and pepper to taste or you can add the cooked pasta directly to the wok or skillet.
• Toss well to coat with chicken mixture--serve at once.