Key Lime Blue Cheese Chicken
Discover a bold fusion of flavors with this Key Lime Blue Cheese Chicken recipe, where zesty key lime juice meets the savory richness of blue cheese in a creamy, herb-infused sauce. Perfectly seared chicken breasts are baked to golden perfection, topped with a luscious blend of garlic, honey, fresh parsley, and thyme. The tangy citrus brightness of fresh lime slices beautifully contrasts the velvety texture of the blue cheese sauce, creating a dish that feels both gourmet and approachable. Ready in under an hour, this one-pan dinner is as elegant as it is easy to prepare, making it an ideal centerpiece for both weeknight meals and special occasions. Serve with roasted vegetables or a crisp salad for a complete, unforgettable dining experience.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 pieces key limes
- 1 cup blue cheese crumbles
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Juice two key limes and slice the other two into thin rounds. Set aside.
Season the chicken breasts evenly with salt and pepper on both sides.
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and sear them for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown. Remove the chicken and set it aside.
In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium and add the minced garlic. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in the lime juice, honey, fresh thyme, and chopped parsley, stirring well to combine.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and stir in the heavy cream. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes before stirring in the blue cheese crumbles. Cook until the cheese has melted into the sauce.
Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the top.
Arrange the thin lime slices on top of the chicken breasts and transfer the skillet to the preheated oven.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
Remove the skillet from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes.
Transfer the chicken to serving plates and drizzle with extra sauce from the skillet. Garnish with additional blue cheese crumbles and chopped parsley if desired.
Serve warm with your choice of side dishes, such as roasted vegetables or a light salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2983 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 188.9 g | 242% | |
| Saturated Fat | 92.4 g | 462% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 978 mg | 326% | |
| Sodium | 4657 mg | 202% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.1 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.9 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 39.7 g | ||
| Protein | 241.9 g | 484% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 741 mg | 57% | |
| Iron | 8.3 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 2292 mg | 49% | |
*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.
