Gorgonzola Chicken Thighs Recipes

PENNE GORGONZOLA WITH CHICKEN

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, brown chicken in oil on all sides. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add wine, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan., Add cream and broth; cook until sauce is slightly thickened and chicken is no longer pink. Stir in the Gorgonzola cheese, sage, salt and pepper; cook just until cheese is melted., Drain pasta; toss with sauce. Sprinkle with Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and parsley.

CHICKEN GORGONZOLA

Steps:

• Combine basil leaves, 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, walnuts, Parmesan cheese, and garlic in a food processor; process until pesto is smooth.
• Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer to serving platter.
• Cook and stir mushrooms in a single layer in the same skillet until tender, about 5 minutes. Add onion; cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add half of the Gorgonzola cheese; cook until slightly melted. Pour in wine and stir to scrape up brown bits from the bottom of the skillet. Stir lemon juice, chicken broth, brown sugar, salt, and black pepper into the sauce.
• Bring chicken broth mixture to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until sauce is reduced by 1/4, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in pesto and return chicken to the skillet. Cook until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 5 minutes more. Add remaining Gorgonzola cheese and chopped tomatoes.
• Serve each chicken breast on a plate topped with sauce.

GORGONZOLA CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• Preparation:.
• Preheat the oven to 400°F.
• In a small bowl, mash and mix the cheese, 2 tablespoons bread crumbs and pepper with a fork. Lay the thighs, smooth side down, on a work surface. Crumble on the cheese mixture, then press to flatten. Roll up the chicken thighs and secure with a sturdy pointed toothpick.
• Spray all sides of the chicken bundles with olive oil from a mister or coat with a pastry brush dipped in oil. Spread 2 tablespoons bread crumbs and the salt on a sheet of waxed paper.
• Dip the thighs into the crumbs to lightly coat all sides. Shake off excess. Set on a large baking sheet. Mist all sides with oil.
• Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until golden.

GORGONZOLA & ORANGE CHICKEN TENDERS

Steps:

• In a shallow bowl, whisk egg and salt. Place bread crumbs in another shallow bowl. Dip chicken in egg, then in bread crumbs, patting to help coating adhere., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken; cook 3-4 minutes on each side or until chicken is no longer pink. Drizzle with warm marmalade; top with cheese. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, until cheese begins to melt.

GORGONZOLA STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS WRAPPED IN BACON

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray an 8x8-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
• Using a sharp knife, cut a slit into the thick side of each chicken breast about 2 inches long and 1 1/2 inches deep.
• Mash together the Gorgonzola cheese, parsley, shallot, and garlic in a small bowl; season with salt and black pepper. Divide the filling in half, and stuff each chicken breast with cheese filling. Wrap 2 slices of bacon around each breast, and secure with wooden toothpicks. Place the chicken breasts into the prepared baking dish.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the bacon is browned and the chicken is no longer pink inside, about 35 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of a breast should read about 165 degrees F (75 degrees C).

CHICKEN STUFFED WITH GORGONZOLA, SUN-DRIED TOMATOES & BASIL

Steps:

• Sauté the ham and shallot together.
• Season with pepper and thyme.
• Set aside to cool.
• Mix together basil leaves, sundried tomatoes, sundried toamato pesto,gorgonzola cheese, parmesan cheese, Freshly ground Pepper.
• Gently loosen skin on chicken being careful not to tear it.
• Put the stuffing under the skin with a small spoon and massage gently to evenly distribute. If there is extra stuffing rub onto skin. Chill one hour.
• Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and brush all over chicken on both sides.
• Combine parmesan with bread crumbs and season to taste.
• Gently roll and pat breadcrumb mixture on chicken.
• Bake at 350°F for 35 - 40 minute.
• Remove chicken from oven and put on plate, Keep warm. Drain off excess fat.
• Whisk wine into chicken drippings and cook a minute or two add cream and whisk . The bread crumbs left in the pan will thicken the sauce and any stuffing that oozed out will give great flavour.
• Put a nap of sauce on the dinner plate and place the chicken on top.
• Enjoy.

GORGONZOLA CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°F with rack in middle.
• Pat chicken dry, then cut a deep 3-inch-long pocket horizontally in long curved side of each chicken breast half. Fill each pocket with one quarter of cheese. Season chicken all over with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
• Heat oil in an ovenproof 12-inch heavy skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Place chicken, skin side down, in skillet and cook, undisturbed, until golden brown, about 4 minutes. Turn breasts over, then place skillet in oven and bake until just cooked through, 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer chicken to a platter.
• Return skillet to burner (handle will be very hot) and add water and vinegar. Boil, stirring and scraping up any brown bits and melted cheese, until sauce thickens slightly, about 3 minutes. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a heatproof measuring cup, then skim off excess fat. Season with salt and pepper. Serve chicken with sauce.