Description
This Chicken Stuffed with Pears and Gorgonzola is an elegant yet easy dinner that brings restaurant-quality flavor to your kitchen. Juicy chicken breasts are filled with creamy Gorgonzola cheese, sweet pears, fresh spinach, and garlic, then baked to golden perfection. The result? A cozy, flavor-packed meal that’s both simple and impressive — perfect for weeknights, date nights, or special gatherings.
Ingredients
3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (thick-cut for stuffing)
2 ripe but firm pears, diced
½ cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp olive oil (divided)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar (optional, for drizzling)
Instructions
Preheat Oven: Set oven to 375°F (190°C).
Make Filling: In a medium bowl, combine diced pears, Gorgonzola, chopped spinach, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix gently.
Stuff Chicken: Cut a pocket into each chicken breast and fill generously with the pear mixture. Secure with toothpicks if needed.
Sear: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown.
Bake: Transfer skillet to the oven and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
Finish & Serve: Let rest 5 minutes, then drizzle with balsamic vinegar if desired. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Substitute Gorgonzola with goat cheese or blue cheese for a milder flavor.
To prep ahead: Stuff the chicken in the morning and refrigerate until ready to bake.
Best served with roasted potatoes, rice, or a light salad.
Leftovers keep well in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked / oven
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 385 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg