Description
Pear and Gorgonzola Stuffed Chicken is a gourmet yet easy recipe that brings restaurant-quality flavor to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (6–8 oz each)
- 2 ripe but firm pears, diced (about 2 cups)
- 4 oz Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Balsamic vinegar, for drizzling (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Pound chicken breasts to an even ¾-inch thickness between plastic wrap for even cooking. Pat dry with paper towels.
- In a medium bowl, combine diced pears, crumbled Gorgonzola, chopped spinach, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until well combined.
- Using a sharp knife, cut a horizontal pocket into each chicken breast. Stuff generously with the pear and Gorgonzola filling. Secure with toothpicks if needed.
- Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Sear 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Adjust the seasoning based on your preference.
- Chicken can be stuffed a few hours in advance.
- Serve with a side salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Searing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg