Pollo Bella

43 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 23
  • 4 star values: 12
  • 3 star values: 5
  • 2 star values: 3
  • 1 star values: 0

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

 By Nancy Vejvoda
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Ingredients

4
Original recipe yields 4 servings
The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

Directions

  • 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.

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  • Pour half and half cream into skillet, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium, and reduce. Stir occasionally.

  • Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling water until done. Drain.

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:
755 calories; 38.5 g total fat; 163 mg cholesterol; 629 mg sodium. 50.1 g carbohydrates; 52 g protein; Full Nutrition

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MADPRATT
Rating: 5 stars
01/20/2004
This was really good. Very intense flavor so I would make sure to serve w/very crusty bread and a side dish that's lighter. I used baby portabellas (criminis) and they add a wonderful flavor. I also used homemade pasta. The sauce is not very eye friendly (very off white looking) so next time I will either try adding brocoli asparagus or maybe just parseley to give it some contrasting color. I think serving this w/ a Pinot Noir would do justice. Read More
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Anonymous
Rating: 2 stars
08/01/2006
This was incredibly bland..my husband said it was "just not exciting". I don't know how you could make it better. It tasted like a bland alfredo and I don't like alfredo so maybe that's why I didn't like it. My husband said it didn't taste like alfredo..that it hardly tasted like anything at all. It's too bad because I love bleu cheese but this was a very big disappointment. Sorry. Read More
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43 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 23
  • 4 star values: 12
  • 3 star values: 5
  • 2 star values: 3
  • 1 star values: 0
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4everLuuvd
Rating: 4 stars
08/19/2007
I would rate this 5 STARS but my husband did not like it so I'm giving it 4 stars. I LOVED THE FLAVOR and I am a fan of creamy/saucy dishes and I am a huge Gorgonzola fan! I DID LOVE THIS! I think this is a love it or hate it recipe. I SUGGEST READING the ingredients and if you LOVE GORGONZOLA. mushrooms cream sauces etc... you'll love it if not this isn't for you. Thank you for the great recipe! Read More
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MADPRATT
Rating: 5 stars
01/20/2004
This was really good. Very intense flavor so I would make sure to serve w/very crusty bread and a side dish that's lighter. I used baby portabellas (criminis) and they add a wonderful flavor. I also used homemade pasta. The sauce is not very eye friendly (very off white looking) so next time I will either try adding brocoli asparagus or maybe just parseley to give it some contrasting color. I think serving this w/ a Pinot Noir would do justice. Read More
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LABTRACKS
Rating: 4 stars
01/25/2004
I am a gorgonzola lover but this was a tad much for me. I made this a second time substituting 1/2 feta for 1/2 the gorgonzola and it was better. Overall very enjoyable. Read More
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Anonymous
Rating: 5 stars
01/20/2004
WOW the flavor and texture (with the walnuts) of this dish is PHENOMINAL!! Awesome is all I can say!!! Read More
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DICKREED
Rating: 5 stars
01/20/2004
This is a wonderful recipe. We made it even better adding a few personal favorites. We like to add 1 chopped sundried tomato per serving.5 slices cooked and drained diced bacon per serving and.5 diced shallots per serving. Read More
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TONY NASTASI
Rating: 5 stars
01/20/2004
I thought this recipe was very good but even better when I used shrimp and scallops instead of the chicken! Don't cook shrimp or scallops too long or else they will become dry and tough. Also add some parsley. A nice bottle of wine and you're good to go!! Read More
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KYMBERAND
Rating: 5 stars
01/20/2004
fantastic flavour - easy to make too. I'm not a big fan of cream sauces in general but I made this for my boyfriend and he loved it. very heavy and filling so I wouldn't eat too much of it but it's sooo good. Read More
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IANKRIS
Rating: 3 stars
01/20/2004
I thought this recipe was good. However my husband thought it might be better if the gorgonzola was cut in half and 3 oz of a milder cheese was added. Read More
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Kate
Rating: 5 stars
06/23/2003
My store did not have gorgonzola cheese. I had to use feta. It was excellent. Read More
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