Chicken Gorganzola Linguine

(from Lyndsey’s recipe box)

Source: CookingLight.com with alterations :)

Categories: Main Dish, Pasta

Ingredients

  • 1 (9-ounce) package linguine
  • 1.5 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon whole wheat flour
  • 1 (12-ounce) can evaporated low-fat milk
  • 1 cup (3 ounces) crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
  • 1 (5-ounce) bag fresh baby spinach, chopped
  • 2 tbs. chopped sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1 boneless skinless chicken breast
  • Salt, pepper, garlic powder and ground red pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Cook linguine.

  2. While pasta cooks, melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add flour; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly with a whisk.

  3. Gradually add the milk, stirring constantly with a whisk.

  4. Increase heat to medium-high; bring to a boil, stirring constantly.

  5. Reduce heat; simmer 3 minutes or until sauce thickens slightly, stirring frequently.

  6. Remove from heat, and stir in cheese.

  7. Combine the sauce, pasta, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes and seasonings to taste.

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