Carmela’s chicken features rigatoni pasta with a Parmesan cream sauce.
Romano’s Macaroni Grill Carmela’s Chicken is a popular dish known for its rich and flavorful combination of ingredients. The dish features grilled chicken cooked with mushrooms, caramelized onions, and a creamy sauce, served over rigatoni pasta.
Carmela’s Chicken at Romano’s Macaroni Grill is a mouthwatering creation that combines tender grilled chicken with an array of savory ingredients. The chicken is cooked to perfection, resulting in a juicy and flavorful centerpiece for the dish. The addition of mushrooms brings a delightful earthy flavor and a satisfying texture to each bite. Caramelized onions add a touch of sweetness and depth to the dish, enhancing the overall flavor profile.
What sets Carmela’s Chicken apart is the luscious and creamy sauce that ties all the ingredients together. The combination of cooking wine and heavy cream creates a velvety sauce that coats the chicken and pasta beautifully. The sauce is seasoned with basil, adding a fresh herbal note that complements the other ingredients. The rigatoni pasta serves as the perfect canvas for the sauce, allowing it to cling to each noodle, delivering a burst of flavor in every bite.
When the dish is plated, it is garnished with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, which adds a sharp and salty kick to the dish. The final touch of parsley adds a pop of color and a subtle herbal freshness.
Carmela’s Chicken is a beloved choice at Romano’s Macaroni Grill, offering a satisfying and indulgent dining experience. The combination of grilled chicken, mushrooms, caramelized onions, and the creamy sauce creates a harmonious blend of flavors that will please your taste buds. Whether you’re a fan of Italian cuisine or simply enjoy a hearty and delicious meal, Carmela’s Chicken is sure to leave a lasting impression.
SERVES: 4
INGREDIENTS:
- 6 ounces butter-flavored oil
- 8 ounces mushrooms
- 12 ounces grilled chicken
- 2 teaspoons basil
- ¾ cup caramelized onions
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- ¾ cup cooking wine
- 1 (16-ounce) container heavy cream
- 1 (16-ounce) box rigatoni pasta
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
- Parsley, for garnish
INSTRUCTIONS:
- In a hot sauté pan, add the butter-flavored oil, mushrooms, grilled chicken, basil, caramelized onions, salt, and pepper. Sauté for approximately 60-90 seconds, until the ingredients are heated through.
- Add the cooking wine to the pan and sauté for another 60 seconds.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring it to a boil over high heat. Let it simmer for a few minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Meanwhile, dip the precooked rigatoni pasta in boiling water for 10 seconds and then drain it thoroughly.
- Add the drained pasta to the sauté pan and sauté it with the sauce for 3-4 minutes, ensuring it is well coated. Toss the pasta briefly over the fire.
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the pasta and continue tossing until the cheese is completely incorporated into the sauce.
- Transfer the pasta to a serving plate and garnish with parsley.
- Serve the dish hot and enjoy!
