Blue Cheese Chicken Italiano
Elevate your weeknight dinner routine with Blue Cheese Chicken Italiano, a rich and indulgent dish that combines seared, tender chicken breasts with a robust tomato sauce infused with garlic, onions, and Italian herbs. Topped with tangy, melted blue cheese and a sprinkle of fresh basil, this one-pan recipe offers a delightful burst of bold flavors in every bite. Perfectly paired with al dente pasta, this dish is both comforting and elegant, making it a versatile choice for casual family meals or special occasions. Ready in just 45 minutes, this recipe is a surefire way to satisfy your cravings for creamy, cheesy, and zesty Italian-inspired cuisine.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 medium Yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 15-ounce can Canned crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon Dried Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
- 0.5 cup Crumbled blue cheese
- 0.25 cup Fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped
- 4 cups Cooked pasta (spaghetti or penne)
Instructions
Preheat a large skillet over medium heat.
Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
Add olive oil to the skillet, followed by the chicken breasts. Cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F). Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the canned crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Stir to combine and let simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.
Return the seared chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them into the tomato sauce. Spoon some sauce over the top of each chicken breast.
Sprinkle the crumbled blue cheese evenly over the chicken and cover the skillet with a lid. Reduce the heat to low and let the cheese melt, about 3-4 minutes.
Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle with fresh basil leaves.
Serve the Blue Cheese Chicken Italiano over a bed of cooked pasta. Spoon extra tomato sauce on top and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3532 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 104.5 g | 134% | |
| Saturated Fat | 37.5 g | 188% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 696 mg | 232% | |
| Sodium | 4246 mg | 185% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 342.8 g | 125% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.1 g | 104% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.2 g | ||
| Protein | 293.7 g | 587% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 765 mg | 59% | |
| Iron | 22.8 mg | 127% | |
| Potassium | 4239 mg | 90% | |
*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.
