Chicken Breasts with Gorgonzola-Tomato Salsa

Gluten Free
Health score
18%
Chicken Breasts with Gorgonzola-Tomato Salsa
45 min.
6
243kcal

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Delight in a mouthwatering dish that brings together the rich flavors of Gorgonzola cheese and fresh tomatoes with tender, succulent chicken breasts! Our Chicken Breasts with Gorgonzola-Tomato Salsa is not only gluten-free but also a feast for the senses, perfect for any lunch or dinner occasion. With just 45 minutes of preparation and cooking time, you can serve this scrumptious meal to six people, making it ideal for family gatherings or dinner parties.

The combination of finely chopped basil, red onions, and ripe tomatoes creates a vibrant salsa that adds a fresh burst of flavor to the juicy chicken. The creamy Gorgonzola cheese elevates the dish, offering a delightful contrast that will leave your taste buds craving more. With a nutritious profile averaging only 243 calories per serving, this dish proves that you can indulge in rich flavors while keeping health in check.

Whether you're a seasoned home cook or a kitchen novice, this recipe is straightforward and rewarding. You’ll love the simplicity of the preparation, especially when using a meat mallet to ensure the chicken breasts are perfectly tender. Gather your ingredients and get ready to impress everyone at the table with this mouthwatering meal that’s bound to become a new favorite!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • teaspoons olive oil extravirgin
  • 0.3 cup basil fresh finely chopped
  • tablespoons gorgonzola cheese crumbled
  • teaspoon kosher salt divided
  • 0.3 cup onion red minced
  • 36 ounce chicken breast halves boneless skinless
  • cups tomatoes chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • plastic wrap
  • meat tenderizer

Directions

  1. Combine tomato, onion, basil, oil, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl.
  2. Let stand at room temperature.
  3. Place each chicken breast half between 2 sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap; pound each piece to 1-inch thickness using a meat mallet or small heavy skillet.
  4. Sprinkle both sides of chicken with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper.
  5. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray.
  6. Add 3 chicken breast halves to pan; cook 4 minutes on each side or until chicken is browned and done.
  7. Remove from pan; keep warm. Repeat procedure with remaining 3 chicken breast halves.
  8. Stir cheese into tomato mixture.
  9. Place 1 chicken breast half on each of 6 plates; top each serving with about 1/3 cup salsa.

Nutrition Facts

Calories243kcal
Protein64.83%
Fat30.05%
Carbs5.12%

Properties

Glycemic Index
32.33
Glycemic Load
0.76
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
19.352608882863%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.34mg
Isorhamnetin
0.45mg
Kaempferol
0.1mg
Myricetin
0.07mg
Quercetin
2.09mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:243.42kcal
12.17%
Fat:7.87g
12.1%
Saturated Fat:2.48g
15.48%
Carbohydrates:3.01g
1%
Net Carbohydrates:2.23g
0.81%
Sugar:1.72g
1.91%
Cholesterol:114.11mg
38.04%
Sodium:668.33mg
29.06%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:38.2g
76.39%
Vitamin B3:18.13mg
90.65%
Selenium:55.5µg
79.29%
Vitamin B6:1.34mg
66.92%
Phosphorus:399.67mg
39.97%
Vitamin B5:2.6mg
26.04%
Potassium:783.1mg
22.37%
Magnesium:53.19mg
13.3%
Vitamin B2:0.21mg
12.34%
Vitamin C:9.74mg
11.81%
Vitamin A:589.13IU
11.78%
Vitamin K:10.94µg
10.42%
Vitamin B1:0.13mg
8.93%
Zinc:1.29mg
8.57%
Vitamin B12:0.43µg
7.09%
Manganese:0.12mg
6.06%
Calcium:55.46mg
5.55%
Vitamin E:0.81mg
5.43%
Folate:19.38µg
4.85%
Iron:0.87mg
4.81%
Copper:0.09mg
4.4%
Fiber:0.79g
3.16%
Vitamin D:0.21µg
1.37%
Source:My Recipes