Chicken Breasts with Gorgonzola

4 servings

45 minutes

Chicken breasts with gorgonzola is a refined dish of Italian cuisine where the classic tenderness of chicken combines with the rich aroma of pungent cheese. Gorgonzola, famous for its spicy creamy flavor, melts inside the meat, creating a perfect balance between softness and richness. Baked to a golden crust, the breasts are infused with the aromas of spices and a light acidity from balsamic vinegar that highlights the depth of flavor. This recipe is perfect for a festive dinner or romantic evening, offering harmony between simplicity in preparation and exquisite gastronomic pleasure. The sauce made from baked gorgonzola adds an extra creamy texture to the dish, complementing each forkful with a warm buttery note. Serve with a light salad or vegetables for a complete flavor composition.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 438.7
• Proteins: 65.1g
• Fats: 17.4g
• Carbohydrates: 3.4g

Ingredients

• Chicken breast: 4 pc
• Gorgonzola cheese: 125 g
• Water: 0.3 glass
• Vegetable oil: 1 tbsp
• Salt: 1 tsp
• Balsamic vinegar: 2.5 tbsp
• Ground black pepper: 0.5 tsp

Cooking steps

1. Heat oil in an ovenproof skillet over medium heat and place the chicken breasts (skin side down) in it. After 4 minutes, when the skin is browned, flip the breasts and cook for another 4 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Vegetable oil: 1 tablespoon
   • Chicken breast: 4 pieces

2. Place the pan with the fried breasts in an oven preheated to 190 degrees for 20-25 minutes. Transfer the cooked breasts to a plate and let them cool slightly.

3. Meanwhile, pour water and vinegar into the pan where the chicken breasts were cooked. Constantly stir and scrape the baked gorgonzola from the bottom of the pan, bring the liquid to a boil, and cook for another 3 minutes until thickened. Strain the liquid through a fine sieve, remove excess fat from the surface, and season with salt and pepper.

   Required ingredients:

   • Water: 0.3 glass
   • Balsamic vinegar: 2.5 tablespoons
   • Gorgonzola cheese: 125 g
   • Salt: 1 teaspoon
   • Ground black pepper: 0.5 teaspoon

4. Before serving, drizzle the chicken breasts with the prepared sauce.

5. Make deep cuts in the chicken breasts (halves with skin and bones) and fill the resulting pockets with gorgonzola. Rub the breasts with a mixture of salt and pepper.

   Required ingredients:

   • Gorgonzola cheese: 125 g
   • Salt: 1 teaspoon
   • Ground black pepper: 0.5 teaspoon