Chicken with the Blues

Elevate your weeknight dinner game with "Chicken with the Blues," a rich and indulgent dish that combines tender, pan-seared chicken breasts with a velvety blue cheese cream sauce. This recipe is a perfect balance of savory and tangy flavors, with paprika-seasoned chicken complemented by a luxurious blend of heavy cream, garlic, and melted blue cheese. Served alongside a bed of vibrant lemon-kissed sautéed spinach, this dish packs a sophisticated punch while remaining simple enough for a quick 45-minute meal. Ideal for blue cheese lovers, it's an irresistible blend of comfort and gourmet-style cooking. Perfect for date nights, special occasions, or when you're craving something decadent, this dish will have you savoring every bite.

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces chicken breasts
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup blue cheese crumbles
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 4 cups baby spinach
• 2 cloves fresh garlic
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Directions

Step 1

Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt, black pepper, and paprika.

Step 2

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts to the pan and sear for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.

Step 3

Reduce heat to medium and add 1 tablespoon of butter to the skillet. Mince the garlic and sauté it until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Step 4

Pour the chicken broth and heavy cream into the skillet, stirring to scrape up brown bits from the bottom of the pan.

Step 5

Add the blue cheese crumbles to the skillet and whisk until melted and incorporated into the sauce. Simmer on low heat for 5 minutes to thicken.

Step 6

While the sauce simmers, melt the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter in a separate skillet over medium heat. Add baby spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes. Drizzle lemon juice over the spinach and season with a pinch of salt. Set aside.

Step 7

Return the chicken breasts to the skillet with the sauce, spooning sauce over the top. Simmer for another 3-4 minutes until flavors meld.

Step 8

Serve the chicken breasts topped with the blue cheese sauce alongside the sautéed spinach. Optional: Garnish with extra blue cheese crumbles or fresh parsley.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1497.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2867.9

Total Fat 189.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 93.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 954.7mg	0%
Sodium 5146.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 15.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.5g	0%
Total Sugars 5.2g
Protein 245.2g	0%

Vitamin D 15.9IU	0%
Calcium 820.8mg	0%
Iron 10.7mg	0%
Potassium 615.1mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 62.1%

Protein: 35.7%

Carbs: 2.2%