Black and Blue Chicken

Elevate your weeknight dinners with this bold and flavorful Black and Blue Chicken recipe, a mouthwatering combination of smoky spices and creamy indulgence. Juicy, tender chicken breasts are seasoned with a homemade blackened spice blend featuring smoked paprika, garlic, and a hint of cayenne, then seared to perfection for a slightly crisp, golden crust. Finished in the oven and topped with a luxuriously silky blue cheese sauce made with crumbled blue cheese and heavy cream, this dish strikes the perfect balance between spicy and savory. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s a perfect choice for impressing guests or upgrading your everyday meals. Serve it with a side of roasted vegetables or a fresh green salad for a complete, satisfying feast! Keywords: black and blue chicken, easy chicken dinner, blackened spices, blue cheese sauce, quick chicken recipe, oven-baked chicken.

Nutriscore Rating: 38/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons Butter
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 cup Crumbled blue cheese
• 0.25 cup Heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board and gently pound them with a meat mallet to even out their thickness, allowing for more uniform cooking.

Step 3

In a small bowl, mix the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper to make the blackened seasoning.

Step 4

Rub the seasoning mixture evenly over both sides of each chicken breast.

Step 5

In a large oven-safe skillet, heat the butter and olive oil over medium-high heat until the butter is melted and sizzling.

Step 6

Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and sear for 2-3 minutes per side until a dark, slightly crisp crust forms. Do not fully cook the chicken at this stage.

Step 7

Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).

Step 8

While the chicken bakes, prepare the blue cheese sauce. In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the crumbled blue cheese and heavy cream. Stir constantly until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth.

Step 9

Once the chicken is done baking, remove the skillet from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes.

Step 10

Drizzle the warm blue cheese sauce over the chicken and garnish with chopped parsley if desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	142.3 grams (142.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	554

Total Fat 51.20g	66%
Saturated Fat 24.90g	124%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.30g
Cholesterol 103mg	34%
Sodium 2019mg	88%
Total Carbohydrate 5.20g	2%
Dietary Fiber 0.80g	3%
Total Sugars 2.30g
Protein 13.50g	27%

Vitamin D 8IU	42%
Calcium 336mg	26%
Iron 1mg	3%
Potassium 198mg	4%

*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: 86.0%

Protein: 10.1%

Carbs: 3.9%