Chicken Americana with Wisconsin Bleu Cheese
Elevate your dinner table with this indulgent Chicken Americana with Wisconsin Bleu Cheese, a rich and flavorful dish that combines tender, seasoned chicken breasts with crispy bacon, sweet caramelized onions, and a luscious bleu cheese sauce. Perfectly balanced with the bold, creamy tang of authentic Wisconsin bleu cheese, this recipe showcases gourmet flavors while remaining approachable for weeknight cooking. The dish is finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for added freshness and visual appeal. Ideal for fans of classic American comfort food with a sophisticated twist, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that’s ready in just 45 minutes. Pair it with roasted vegetables or a crisp side salad for a restaurant-quality meal at home.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 6 slices Bacon
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 medium Yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1 cup Wisconsin bleu cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
In a large skillet or grill pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Cook the chicken breasts for 6-8 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and no longer pink in the center. Remove from the skillet and set aside, keeping them warm.
In the same skillet, cook the bacon slices over medium heat until crispy. Remove and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess grease. Chop the bacon into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
Discard most of the bacon grease from the skillet, leaving about 1 tablespoon. Add the butter to the skillet and let it melt.
Add the thinly sliced onions to the skillet and sauté them over medium-low heat for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until caramelized and golden brown.
While the onions cook, prepare the Wisconsin bleu cheese sauce. In a small saucepan over medium heat, add the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in the crumbled bleu cheese and whisk until melted and smooth. Reduce the heat to low to keep the sauce warm.
To assemble the dish, place each grilled chicken breast on a plate. Top each with a generous spoonful of caramelized onions, crumbled bacon, and a drizzle of bleu cheese sauce.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, if desired, and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3536 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 242.5 g | 311% | |
| Saturated Fat | 121.9 g | 610% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1155 mg | 385% | |
| Sodium | 7023 mg | 305% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 21.6 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.7 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.8 g | ||
| Protein | 285.2 g | 570% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.6 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 1423 mg | 109% | |
| Iron | 10.3 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 2911 mg | 62% | |
*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.
