Crusted Chicken with Cream Sauce Lite Bleu

Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this irresistible Crusted Chicken with Cream Sauce Lite Bleu. Featuring juicy, perfectly seared chicken breasts coated in a crunchy Parmesan-panko crust, this dish is a delightful blend of textures and flavors. The star of the show is the creamy, velvety sauce made with light blue cheese, shallots, and a touch of heavy cream, offering the perfect balance of indulgence and elegance. Easy to prepare in under an hour, this recipe is a fantastic choice for both busy nights and special occasions. Serve this golden, oven-baked chicken draped in the luscious cream sauce and garnished with fresh parsley for a restaurant-quality meal that will wow your family and guests alike.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
• 1 cup Breadcrumbs (panko recommended)
• 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 large Eggs
• 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil (for frying)
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 1 small Shallot (minced)
• 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1 cup Chicken broth (low sodium)
• 0.5 cup Heavy cream
• 0.25 cup Light blue cheese (crumbled)
• 2 tablespoons Parsley (chopped, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

In a shallow dish, mix the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.

Step 3

In another shallow dish, beat the eggs until well combined.

Step 4

Place the flour in a third shallow dish.

Step 5

Dredge each chicken breast in the flour, shaking off excess, then dip into the egg mixture, and coat with the breadcrumb mixture.

Step 6

Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.

Step 7

Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).

Step 8

While the chicken is baking, prepare the cream sauce. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.

Step 9

Add the minced shallot and garlic to the butter and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and softened.

Step 10

Stir in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat and stir in the heavy cream.

Step 11

Add the crumbled light blue cheese to the sauce and stir until melted and smooth.

Step 12

Simmer the sauce for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.

Step 13

Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 2-3 minutes.

Step 14

Plate the chicken and spoon the light blue cheese cream sauce over the top.

Step 15

Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1452.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2986.5

Total Fat 132.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 55.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 1152.9mg	0%
Sodium 6359.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 129.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.2g	0%
Total Sugars 6.5g
Protein 304.4g	0%

Vitamin D 185.3IU	0%
Calcium 1841.5mg	0%
Iron 13.7mg	0%
Potassium 2449.5mg	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: 40.8%

Protein: 41.6%

Carbs: 17.7%