Pork and Gorgonzola-Stuffed Chicken Breasts
You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Pork and Gorgonzola-Stuffed Chicken Breasts a try. This recipe covers 20% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One portion of this dish contains about 41g of protein, 21g of fat, and a total of 361 calories. This recipe serves 4. Head to the store and pick up pepper, gorgonzola cheese, olive oil, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the olive oil you could follow this main course with the Sauteed Banana, Granolan and Yogurt Parfait as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, primal, and fodmap friendly diet.
Instructions
Cook guanciale in a large ovenproof skillet over medium heat 10 minutes or until crisp, stirring frequently; remove from pan using a slotted spoon.
Combine guanciale, 1 tablespoon drippings, cheese, tomatoes, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a small bowl, stirring well.
Cut a horizontal slit through thickest portion of each chicken breast half to form a pocket. Stuff 2 tablespoons cheese mixture into each pocket; secure with a wooden pick.
Sprinkle both sides of chicken evenly with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper.
Wipe pan clean with paper towels. Return pan to medium-high heat.
Add oil to pan; swirl to coat.
Add chicken; saut 4 minutes. Turn chicken over.
Place pan in oven; bake at 400 for 8 minutes or until chicken is done.
Let stand 5 minutes. Discard wooden picks.
Cut chicken diagonally into 1/2-inch-thick slices, if desired.