I've had this dish at Ruby Tuesday before, but I have not eaten there in quite some time. Therefore, I cannot say if it tastes like the "real thing", but I can tell you that it tastes amazingly good. It has a nice creamy sauce with a good "kick" to it, but if you prefer a less of a "kick" just do not add as much jalapeno.
Ruby Tuesday Sonoran Chicken Pasta
Ingredients:
Sonoran Cheese Sauce
- 6 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion
- 1 small clove garlic, minced
- 1 large jalapeno, seeded and minced
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup hot water
- 1 chicken bouillon cube
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese
- 3/4 cup salsa
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Other Ingredients
- 16 ounces cooked penne pasta
- 16 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breasts, grilled and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
- 1/4 cup diced tomato
- 1 teaspoon chopped green onion
- Melt the butter in a large saucepan and add the onion, garlic, and jalapeño and sauté until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in the flour to make a roux and cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes.
- Mix together the hot water, chicken bouillon cube, and half-and-half.
- Add the mixture slowly to the roux, stirring constantly.
- Allow the sauce to cook for about 5 minutes (it should have the consistency of honey).
- Add in the sugar, Tabasco sauce, lemon juice, cayenne pepper, Parmesan cheese, and stir to blend, but do not allow it to boil.
- Add in the sharp cheddar cheese and stir until melted.
- Add in the salsa and sour cream and stir to blend.
- Toss the cooked penne pasta with the Sonoran sauce, then add the chicken, chopped tomato and green onion on top.
Notes:
Please note that this make a large amount so be prepared with a big dish for mixing and serving.
Serves 10
Calories: 474.9
Total Fat: 19.8 g
Saturated: 11.2g
Polyunsaturated: 0.5g
Cholesterol: 77.0 mg
Sodium: 635.4 mg
Potassium: 59.0
Total Carbs: 43.5 g
Dietary Fiber 2.4 g
Sugars: 4.1 g
Protein: 24.1 g
Vitamin A: 17.4%
Vitamin C: 10.6%
Calcium: 27.6%
Iron: 11.9%
*The nutritional information will vary slightly depending on the brands you use.
*Adapted from the book America's Most Wanted Recipes Delicious Recipes From Your Family's Favorite Restaurants by Ron Douglas.