Pollo Bella Recipe
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Pollo Bella

"Chicken in a garlic and gorgonzola cream sauce, served over pasta."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (29)

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Wine Sangiovese
 

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into bite size pieces
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 1/2 cups fresh sliced mushrooms
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 cups half-and-half
  • 6 ounces Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup toasted walnuts, chopped
  • 8 ounces penne pasta
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese for topping (optional)

Directions

  1. Heat oil over high heat in a large skillet. Brown chicken. Reduce heat, and add garlic and mushrooms. Cook until soft. Remove chicken and mushrooms from the skillet.
  2. Pour half and half cream into skillet, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium, and reduce. Stir occasionally.
  3. Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling water until done. Drain.
  4. When cream has reduced and thickened, stir in Gorgonzola until melted. Add chicken and mushrooms, pasta, and walnuts. Toss and reheat. Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately. Garnish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 755 | Total Fat: 38.5g | Cholesterol: 163mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 19, 2007 by 4everLuuvd   view full review
I would rate this 5 STARS but my husband did not like it so I'm giving it 4 stars. I LOVED THE...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by LABTRACKS   view full review
I am a gorgonzola lover, but this was a tad much for me. I made this a second time...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2004 by KYMBERAND   view full review
fantastic flavour - easy to make too. I'm not a big fan of cream sauces in general, but I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2004 by Bobbie   view full review
WOW the flavor and texture (with the walnuts) of this dish is PHENOMINAL!! Awesome is all I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2004 by MADPRATT   view full review
This was really good. Very intense flavor so I would make sure to serve w/very crusty bread...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2004 by TONY NASTASI   view full review
I thought this recipe was very good, but even better when I used shrimp and scallops instead...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2004 by DICKREED   view full review
This is a wonderful recipe. We made it even better adding a few personal favorites. We like...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2004 by IANKRIS   view full review
I thought this recipe was good. However, my husband thought it might be better if the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2003 by Kate   view full review
My store did not have gorgonzola cheese. I had to use feta. It was excellent.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 3, 2004 by Kathleen   view full review
Delicious! I took the suggestion of others and used half feta and half gorgonzola, as I was...

 

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