Black and Blue Chicken
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this bold and flavorful Black and Blue Chicken recipe, a mouthwatering combination of smoky spices and creamy indulgence. Juicy, tender chicken breasts are seasoned with a homemade blackened spice blend featuring smoked paprika, garlic, and a hint of cayenne, then seared to perfection for a slightly crisp, golden crust. Finished in the oven and topped with a luxuriously silky blue cheese sauce made with crumbled blue cheese and heavy cream, this dish strikes the perfect balance between spicy and savory. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s a perfect choice for impressing guests or upgrading your everyday meals. Serve it with a side of roasted vegetables or a fresh green salad for a complete, satisfying feast! Keywords: black and blue chicken, easy chicken dinner, blackened spices, blue cheese sauce, quick chicken recipe, oven-baked chicken.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 cup Crumbled blue cheese
- 0.25 cup Heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board and gently pound them with a meat mallet to even out their thickness, allowing for more uniform cooking.
In a small bowl, mix the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper to make the blackened seasoning.
Rub the seasoning mixture evenly over both sides of each chicken breast.
In a large oven-safe skillet, heat the butter and olive oil over medium-high heat until the butter is melted and sizzling.
Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and sear for 2-3 minutes per side until a dark, slightly crisp crust forms. Do not fully cook the chicken at this stage.
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
While the chicken bakes, prepare the blue cheese sauce. In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the crumbled blue cheese and heavy cream. Stir constantly until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth.
Once the chicken is done baking, remove the skillet from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes.
Drizzle the warm blue cheese sauce over the chicken and garnish with chopped parsley if desired. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
554 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 51.2 g | 66% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.9 g | 124% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 103 mg | 34% | |
| Sodium | 2019 mg | 88% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 5.2 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.3 g | ||
| Protein | 13.5 g | 27% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 336 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 198 mg | 4% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
