Blue Cheese Chicken Elizabeth

Portions:8
Cooking Time:1 hour
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Equipment

  • large skillet
  • 9 x 13 inch baking dish
  • mixing bowl
  • Spoon or spatula
  • knife
  • Cutting board

Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 8 boneless chicken breast halves
  • 1 pint sour cream
  • 8 oz blue cheese crumbled
  • 1 tablespoon Lea & Perrins Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic crushed
  • Chopped parsley for garnish
  • White pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9 x 13 inch baking dish.
  • In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
  • Brown the chicken breasts on both sides, then transfer them to the prepared baking dish.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the sour cream, crumbled blue cheese, Lea & Perrins Worcestershire sauce, and crushed garlic.
  • Mix well until smooth.
  • Add white pepper to taste.
  • Spoon the sour cream mixture evenly over the browned chicken breasts in the baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is bubbly and slightly browned.
  • Remove from the oven and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
  • Serve the chicken over rice or noodles.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Wine Advice:

Pair this rich and creamy chicken dish with a Chardonnay or a Sauvignon Blanc. The acidity and subtle fruit flavors of these wines complement the tanginess of the blue cheese and the richness of the sour cream sauce.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 480 kcal | Carbohydrates: 5 g | Protein: 38 g | Fat: 33 g | Fiber: 0 g | Sugar: 2 g
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Course Cheese / Chicken / Main Dish
Cuisine American