CHICKEN W/ APPLES GORGONZOLA AND PINE NUTS

Chicken W/ Apples Gorgonzola and Pine Nuts image

Provided by ariesggg

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 Granny Smith apples, 1/2-inch cubes
1 medium white onion, chopped
1/4 cup gorgonzola, crumbled
1/4 cup pine nuts (chopped walnuts or hazelnuts can be cheaper alternatives)
1/4 cup olive oil
3 garlic cloves, sliced
4 -6 chicken breasts
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 dash salt
1 dash pepper

Steps:

First prep chicken breasts, heat oven to about 375°F and Place chicken breasts in baking dish and brush lightly with olive oil.
Dust each breast with garlic powder (I have also had success inserting 2-3 whole cloves into each breast) and season chicken with salt and pepper.
Place in oven for approximately 25-30 minutes until done (use a meat thermometer and check every 10 min to avoid over cooking).
Heat olive oil in saute pan and saute sliced garlic and chopped onion.
When onion is near translucent add the apple and cook apple/onion mixture until apple skin begins to turn tan/yellow (I like my apples crisper so I go light yellow, the browner they get the softer the apple and the sweeter the relish).
When the apples are about done turn down the heat and add the nuts and gorgozola. Heat until cheese begins to melt.
To serve, spoon apple mixture onto each chicken breast, add a salad and side of steamed veggies for a full meal then enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 513.5, Fat 35.3, SaturatedFat 7.7, Cholesterol 99.1, Sodium 250.7, Carbohydrate 16, Fiber 2, Sugar 9.7, Protein 34.1