Orecchiette with Chicken Caramelized Onions and Blue Cheese
Elevate your weeknight dinner with this luxurious Orecchiette with Chicken, Caramelized Onions, and Blue Cheese. This recipe pairs the tender chew of orecchiette pasta with a creamy, tangy blue cheese sauce that's perfectly balanced by the sweetness of caramelized onions. Juicy, golden-browned chicken brings a hearty touch, while a splash of heavy cream ensures velvety richness in every bite. Topped with fresh parsley and optionally garnished with Parmesan, this dish is as visually stunning as it is flavorful. Easy enough for a cozy family meal but sophisticated enough for entertaining, this indulgent pasta recipe is a surefire way to impress. Keywords: orecchiette recipe, caramelized onion pasta, chicken blue cheese pasta, creamy pasta dish, easy gourmet dinner ideas.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz Orecchiette pasta
- 1 lb Boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 2 large Yellow onion
- 4 oz Blue cheese
- 0.5 cup Heavy cream
- 3 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tbsp Unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 Garlic cloves, minced
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper
- 4 quarts Water
- to garnish Parmesan cheese (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Bring 4 quarts of salted water to a boil in a large pot. Cook the orecchiette pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta cooking water, then drain and set aside.
While the pasta is cooking, thinly slice the onions. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil and the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and a pinch of salt, then cook, stirring occasionally, until deeply golden and caramelized, about 20-25 minutes. Lower the heat if necessary to prevent burning. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper. In the same skillet, heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove the chicken and set aside.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Reduce the heat to medium-low and pour in the heavy cream. Stir, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
Crumble the blue cheese into the skillet and stir until melted and smooth. If the sauce is too thick, gradually add some of the reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached.
Return the caramelized onions and cooked chicken to the skillet, tossing them in the sauce to coat evenly. Add the cooked orecchiette pasta and stir until combined and heated through.
Taste the pasta and adjust seasoning with additional salt and black pepper if needed. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and toss gently.
Serve immediately, optionally garnishing with grated Parmesan cheese on top.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3402 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 150.8 g | 193% | |
| Saturated Fat | 64.3 g | 322% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 626 mg | 209% | |
| Sodium | 4280 mg | 186% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 284.2 g | 103% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.3 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.6 g | ||
| Protein | 213.6 g | 427% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 1276 mg | 98% | |
| Iron | 17.4 mg | 97% | |
| Potassium | 2445 mg | 52% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
