Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
  • 4 ounces crumbled blue cheese (any variety, including Gorgonzola)
  • 12 cup slivered almonds
  • 1 apple, peeled, cored and diced (preferably McIntosh, Gala or Fuji)
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
  • salt & freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 teaspoons olive oil
  • 4 teaspoons dried onion flakes

Method

  • Preheat oven to 400F Coat a shallow roasting pan with cooking spray.
  • Using a sharp paring knife, slice a pocket into each chicken breast, without cutting completely through to the other side.
  • Arrange chicken in prepared pan and set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, combine blue cheese, almonds, apple and dill.
  • Add a pinch each of salt and pepper.
  • Mix together with a fork until mixture is well blended and comes together.
  • Divide mixture into four equal portions and spoon each portion into the pocket of the chicken.
  • Brush olive oil all over the top of chicken and season the top with salt, pepper and dried onion, use 1 teaspoons dried onion for each breast.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes until chicken is golden brown and cooked through.