Grilled Chicken with Creamy Gorgonzola Cheese Sauce
Courtesy of Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board 4 Servings • 10 Min. Prep Time • 15 Min. Cook Time • 20 Min. Chill Time| Ingredients |
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| Cheese Sauce: |
| 3/4 c. plain yogurt |
| 3 oz. cream cheese, softened |
| 5 Tbsp. Wisconsin Gorgonzola or Blue cheese crumbled |
| 2 Tbsp. green onion, chopped |
| 1 1/2 tsp. lemon pepper |
| 1/8 tsp. salt |
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| Chicken: |
| 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves |
| 4 Tbsp. butter, melted |
| salt and pepper to taste |
| 1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1/2-in. strips |
Directions:
1. Preheat gas or charcoal grill to medium heat.
2. In a small food processor, blend yogurt and cream cheese until smooth. Add Gorgonzola, green onion, lemon-pepper and salt. Process just until mixed. Cover and chill until ready to serve.
3. Brush chicken with small amount of melted butter; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill chicken, uncovered over medium heat for 5 min. Turn chicken and grill 7 to 10 min. longer or until chicken juices run clear.
4. Brush pepper strips with melted Butter; grill 5 min. or until crisp-tender.
5. Garnish chicken with grilled peppers; serve with Cheese Sauce.
Wine Pairings:
Sauvignon Blanc, White Table Wine, Chardonnay