Farfalle with Chicken, Tomatoes, Caramelized Onions, and Goat Cheese

A sophisticated pasta dish featuring bow-tie pasta tossed with shredded chicken, sweet caramelized onions, fresh heirloom tomatoes, and creamy goat cheese, all served over a bed of baby spinach. The combination of fresh herbs and white wine creates a light yet flavorful sauce.

4 servings
41 min

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 large red onions
  • 2 tablespoons Sherry wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 8 ounces farfalle
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 1 cup low-salt chicken broth
  • 6 whole heirloom tomatoes
  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • ½ cup thinly sliced basil leaves
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh marjoram
  • 3 cups baby spinach
  • 3 ounces soft fresh goat cheese
  • crumbled

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Heat oil in heavy large skillet over mediumhigh heat. Add onions; sprinkle with salt and cook until beginning to brown, stirring often, about 8 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in vinegar and sugar; cook until onions are browned, stirring often, about 15 minutes. Transfer caramelized onions to bowl; reserve skillet.

    23 min

  2. 2.

    Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain.

    10 min

  3. 3.

    Add wine to reserved skillet. Boil until reduced to 1/2 cup, 3 minutes. Add pasta, onions, broth, and next 4 ingredients. Season with salt and pepper. Stir over medium heat to warm through, about 3 minutes.

    6 min

  4. 4.

    Divide spinach among plates. Spoon pasta over spinach. Top with crumbled goat cheese.

    2 min

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