Chicken with Blue Cheese
Elevate weeknight dinners with this creamy and indulgent Chicken with Blue Cheese recipe that balances rich, tangy flavors with succulent, golden-brown chicken breasts. Perfectly seasoned and pan-seared, the chicken is smothered in a luxurious sauce made from heavy cream, crumbled blue cheese, and a dash of fragrant garlic, creating a decadent dish that's both comforting and elegant. With just 10 minutes of prep time and under 30 minutes from stove to table, this dish is an effortless way to impress. Garnished with fresh parsley for a pop of brightness, it pairs beautifully with steamed vegetables or fluffy mashed potatoes for a restaurant-quality meal at home. Ideal for blue cheese lovers, this recipe is a quick, flavor-packed option for any occasion.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 0.75 cup blue cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt and black pepper.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F). Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the butter. Once melted, stir in the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in the heavy cream and stir well, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet for extra flavor.
Allow the cream to simmer gently for 2-3 minutes, then stir in the crumbled blue cheese. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the cheese is completely melted and the sauce is smooth.
Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, spoon the sauce over the top, and let them heat through for 2-3 minutes.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Serve the chicken warm with extra sauce spooned over the top. Pair with steamed vegetables or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3060 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 208.4 g | 267% | |
| Saturated Fat | 105.4 g | 527% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1028 mg | 343% | |
| Sodium | 5400 mg | 235% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 9.6 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.7 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.2 g | ||
| Protein | 255.2 g | 510% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 1078 mg | 83% | |
| Iron | 8.6 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 2365 mg | 50% | |
*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.
