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Close-up of Chicken Gorgonzola with creamy sauce, walnuts and parsley.

Chicken Gorgonzola Recipe (Italian Scaloppine)

Warm, creamy Gorgonzola melts into tender chicken to make Chicken Gorgonzola, a rich and satisfying dish ready in about 30 minutes

Course: Main
Cuisine: Italian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Manuela Zangara

Ingredients

  • 500 g – 1 lb chicken breast slices
  • 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 170 g – 6 oz Gorgonzola dolce – chopped
  • 150 ml – ⅔ cup heavy cream
  • 60 ml – ¼ cup Marsala
  • 4 tablespoon walnuts – crushed
  • 1 tablespoon parsley – chopped
  • flour
  • salt and pepper – to taste

Instructions

  1. Coat the chicken slices evenly in flour.

  2. Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a pan. Sauté the chicken, browning it well on both sides.
  3. Pour in the Marsala and let the alcohol evaporate.
  4. Add the heavy cream and chopped Gorgonzola, stirring until the cheese melts into a smooth sauce.
  5. Season with salt and pepper, cover the pan, and cook until the chicken is completely cooked through.
  6. Top with the crushed walnuts and chopped parsley, then serve warm.