Best 9 Pecan Chicken With Blue Cheese Sauce Recipes

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Welcome culinary adventurers! Get ready to elevate your taste buds with our exploration of the tantalizing dish known as pecan chicken with blue cheese sauce. Embark on a gastronomic journey where juicy chicken breasts are lovingly coated in a golden-brown pecan crust, achieving a crispy exterior and tender interior. The crowning glory of this recipe lies in the decadent blue cheese sauce, showcasing a rich and creamy texture that harmonizes perfectly with the nutty sweetness of the pecans. Whether you're hosting a special dinner party or enjoying a cozy night in, this dish promises an unforgettable dining experience. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your palate, and let's dive into the world of pecan chicken with blue cheese sauce!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PECAN CHICKEN WITH BLUE CHEESE SAUCE



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Holiday-special in every way, this moist chicken is coated with pecans and drizzled with a rich, blue cheese sauce. It's easy and delicious...a real winner in my book. You can also use turkey breast and adjust the cook time. -Maggie Ruddy, Altoona, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 tablespoon brown sugar
3/4 cup finely chopped pecans
SAUCE:
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese
1 tablespoon finely chopped green onion
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a shallow bowl, combine flour and rosemary; in a separate shallow bowl, combine butter and brown sugar. Place pecans in another shallow bowl. Coat chicken with flour mixture, then dip in butter mixture and coat with pecans., Transfer to a greased baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°., Meanwhile, place cream in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 8-10 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the cheese, onion, salt and pepper. Serve with chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 626 calories, Fat 51g fat (25g saturated fat), Cholesterol 198mg cholesterol, Sodium 625mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 34g protein.

STUFFED CHICKEN IN A BLUE CHEESE AND PECAN SAUCE



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Make and share this Stuffed Chicken in a Blue Cheese and Pecan Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Luschka

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

4 chicken scallops
salt and pepper
4 tablespoons fresh whole wheat bread crumbs
2 tablespoons pecans, chopped
5 spring onions, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
1 small red pepper, finely chopped
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 lemon
2 teaspoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon plain flour
150 ml milk
6 tablespoons dry white wine
4 tablespoons soft blue cheese, crumbled
2 tablespoons pecans, chopped
4 tablespoons fresh watercress, chopped
4 tablespoons plain yogurt
lemon wedge, to garnish
watercress, to garnish

Steps:

  • Pound the chicken to 6 mm in thickness. Cut a slit in the side of each escalope to form a pocket. Season the inside of the pocket with salt and pepper.
  • Mix the remaining stuffing ingredients together and spoon into the pickets, pressing in with the back of a spoon.
  • Cook in a pan until the chicken is cooked through.
  • Meanwhile, melt the butter for the sauce in a pan and add the flour. Cook for 1 minute and gradually stir in the milk and wine. Bring to the boil until the sauce thickens.
  • Add the cheese, pecans, watercress and yoghurt, and heat gently until the cheese has melted.
  • Remove the chicken from the steamer and place on a warmed serving plate. Spoon on the sauce and serve garnished with lemon and watercress.

BACON WRAPPED CHICKEN WITH BLUE CHEESE AND PECANS



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breast
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup blue cheese crumbles
1/4 cup toasted pecans, chopped
2 scallions, sliced on bias
4 slices good-quality center cut bacon
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup chicken stock
1/2 cup half-and-half or cream
2 tablespoons grainy mustard
Special equipment: toothpicks

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Butterfly the chicken breast pieces by cutting across the breast but not all the way through. Open the breasts up and pound lightly between parchment paper. Peel paper away and season the meat with salt and pepper.
  • Cover the seasoned chicken cutlets with blue cheese crumbles, pecans and scallions in equal amounts. Roll the chicken, wrap each roll with bacon and secure with toothpicks. Season the outside of the rolls with salt and pepper.
  • Heat the olive oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the chicken evenly all over, 5 to 6 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a small baking sheet, place in the oven and cook 10 minutes more.
  • Melt the butter in the same skillet pan the chicken was seared in over medium heat. Whisk in flour, cook 1 minute then whisk in stock. Let thicken a minute then whisk in the half-and-half and grain mustard, season with salt and pepper, reduce heat to warm.
  • Halve the chicken and stack to show off the center. Set chicken in gravy or pour over top. Serve with rice and greens, if desired.

BUFFALO CHICKEN EMPANADAS WITH BLUE CHEESE SAUCE



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These little golden-brown pockets are fun to eat and feature the popular taste of Buffalo wings. Using rotisserie chicken and refrigerated pie pastry speeds up the preparation. -Melissa Millwood, Lyman, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 45m

Yield 8 dozen (1 cup sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 small onion, chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
4-1/2 teaspoons canola oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 cups finely chopped rotisserie chicken
1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup Buffalo wing sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
5 sheets refrigerated pie crust
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons water
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 cup crumbled blue cheese

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, saute onion and green pepper in oil until crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., In a large bowl, combine the chicken, mozzarella cheese, wing sauce, salt and pepper. Stir in the onion mixture., On a lightly floured surface, unroll 1 pie crust. Roll out into a 12-in. circle. Cut with a floured 3-in. biscuit cutter. Remove excess crust and reroll scraps. Repeat with remaining pie crusts., Beat eggs and water; brush over edges of 3-in. pie crust circles. Place heaping teaspoonfuls of filling in the centers. Fold crust in half over filling. Press edges with a fork to seal., Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Brush with remaining egg mixture. Bake at 400° until golden brown, 9-12 minutes., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring cream to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until slightly thickened, 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add blue cheese; cook and stir until cheese is melted and sauce thickens, 2 minutes longer. Serve with empanadas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 81 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 120mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

OPEN-FACE GRILLED CHICKEN, MAYTAG BLUE CHEESE, AND TOASTED PECAN SANDWICH



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Provided by Ron Silver

Categories     Sandwich     Cheese     Chicken     Poultry     Brunch     Picnic     Mother's Day     Lunch     Blue Cheese     Tree Nut     Pecan     Grill     Sugar Conscious     Peanut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

One 6-ounce boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut in half lengthwise
2 tablespoons olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Dash of Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons chopped pecans
2 slices raisin pumpernickel bread
2 tablespoons mayonnaise, homemade or store-bought
2 tablespoons Maytag Blue cheese
8 watercress sprigs

Steps:

  • 1. Combine the chicken, olive oil, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce in a bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and set aside for 30 minutes so the chicken can marinate.
  • 2. Toast the pecans in a small skillet over medium heat for 2 minutes, or until golden brown, stirring occasionally. Alternatively, roast the pecans in a preheated 300°F oven for 15 minutes, or until they smell toasted. Transfer the pecans to a plate and set aside to cool.
  • 3. Grill the chicken under the broiler or on an outdoor grill for 10 to 12 minutes, or until thoroughly cooked, turning once. Whether broiling or grilling, for the best flavor make sure the heat is high so you will get a nice caramelized brown color on the chicken. Allow the chicken to rest for at least 10 minutes to allow the juices to settle in the meat. Using a very sharp knife, slice the chicken as thinly as possible on a bias.
  • 4. Spread each slice of bread evenly with the mayonnaise. Divide the chicken slices between the 2 slices of bread. Sprinkle with bits of the blue cheese and then sprinkle on the toasted pecans.
  • 5. With a sharp knife, quarter each sandwich. Garnish each quarter with a sprig of watercress and serve.

BLUE CHEESE CHICKEN



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My husband created this dish on Valentine's day our second year of marriage. We didn't have a lot of money and he wanted to create something special for me. It has been a favorite ever since. Easy to make and delicious!

Provided by Elizabeth Saben

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 ½ (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup crumbled blue cheese
1 egg
2 cups bread crumbs
2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, halved and pounded into 1/2-inch thickness
3 cups cooked white rice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Stir cream cheese and blue cheese together in a bowl. Beat egg in a separate bowl. Pour bread crumbs into a third shallow bowl.
  • Spread cheese mixture over each chicken piece. Roll each piece of chicken around filling; dip into egg and press into bread crumbs until coated. Arrange chicken rolls on a baking sheet or baking pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 20 to 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Cheese mixture will start to run out when done. Serve chicken over cooked rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 858.1 calories, Carbohydrate 75.4 g, Cholesterol 190.9 mg, Fat 44.6 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 37.1 g, SaturatedFat 26.2 g, Sodium 1159.4 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

CHICKEN BREASTS WITH BLUE CHEESE SAUCE



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Chef Pierre Franey: This dish, like so many I have created over the years, came about by accident. One day while cooking with Craig Claiborne, I asked our kitchen assistant to hand me some cheese, thinking we had some Gruyere. Instead, he handed me a quarter pound of blue cheese. My first reaction was negative, but on second thought I said, "Why not?" I was very pleased with the result.

Provided by wmeynier

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 1/2 pounds)
salt, to taste if desired (optional)
fresh ground pepper, to taste
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon flour
1/2 cup canned chicken broth
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/4 lb blue cheese
4 slices of thinly sliced cooked ham (about 1/4 pound)
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup dry white wine

Steps:

  • Sprinkle the breast halves with salt and pepper.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a heavy skillet large enough to hold the chicken in one layer over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and brown lightly on one side. Turn and continue cooking about 5 minutes or until cooked through. Remove the pieces and keep warm.
  • Meanwhile. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter in a saucepan and add the flour, stirring rapidly with a wire whisk. Add the broth and milk, and continue stirring rapidly. Add the cream and cook, stirring often, about 5 minutes. Add the cheese and stir until melted.
  • Add the ham slices to the skillet in which the chicken pieces cooked and saute briefly on both sides just enough to heat through. Transfer the slices to a heated serving dish and cover each slice with a piece of chicken breast.
  • Add the onion to the skillet and cook, stiffing until wilted. Add the wine and stir to dissolve the brown particles that cling to the bottom and sides of the skillet. Stir in the cheese sauce.
  • Place a sieve over a small saucepan and strain the sauce, stirring and pushing down with a plastic spatula to press through as much of it as possible. There should be about 1 1/3 cups of sauce.
  • Pour the sauce over the chicken pieces and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410.3, Fat 25.2, SaturatedFat 15.4, Cholesterol 137.6, Sodium 751.6, Carbohydrate 5.6, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.8, Protein 36.4

BOURBON PECAN CHICKEN



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Chicken breasts are coated in a pecan breading, and fried in a skillet. Then a rich bourbon sauce is poured over them before serving. This is a fabulous recipe that my Mother gave me from a upscale restaurant in New York. It is to die for. ENJOY!!

Provided by PGRAFF

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Pan-Fried

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ cup finely chopped pecans
½ cup dry bread crumbs
8 breast half, bone and skin removed (blank)s skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
¼ cup clarified butter, melted
¼ cup Dijon mustard
¼ cup dark brown sugar
2 ⅔ tablespoons bourbon whiskey
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
¾ cup unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small cubes
½ cup sliced green onions

Steps:

  • Stir together the pecans, bread crumbs, and 2 tablespoons of clarified butter. Spread the mixture out on a plate. Press the chicken breasts into the mixture to coat on both sides. Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of clarified butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Place the coated chicken breasts in the pan, and fry on both sides until nicely browned and chicken meat is cooked through, about 10 minutes per side.
  • In a small saucepan, whisk together the Dijon mustard, brown sugar, bourbon, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce until smooth. Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat, then remove from the burner, and whisk in the 3/4 cup of unsalted butter one piece at a time. Do not return to the heat.
  • Arrange the chicken breasts on a large serving plate. Pour the sauce over the chicken, and sprinkle with green onion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 485.6 calories, Carbohydrate 15.5 g, Cholesterol 134 mg, Fat 33.1 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 28.6 g, SaturatedFat 16.5 g, Sodium 537.2 mg, Sugar 7.7 g

CHICKEN BREASTS WITH BLUE-CHEESE SAUCE



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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, about 1 pound total weight
Salt to taste if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon flour
1/2 cup fresh or canned chicken broth
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/4 pound blue cheese
4 rectangles thinly sliced cooked ham, about 1/4 pound
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup dry white wine

Steps:

  • Sprinkle the breast halves on both sides with salt and pepper.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of the butter in a heavy skillet large enough to hold the chicken pieces in one layer. Add the chicken and cook until lightly browned on one side and partly cooked. Turn and continue cooking about 5 minutes or until cooked through. Remove the pieces and keep warm.
  • Meanwhile, heat the remaining tablespoon of butter in a saucepan and add the flour, stirring rapidly with a wire whisk. Add the broth and milk, stirring rapidly with the whisk. Add the cream and cook, stirring often, about 5 minutes. Add the cheese and stir until melted.
  • Add the ham slices to the skillet in which the chicken pieces cooked, and cook briefly on both sides just to heat through. Transfer the slices to a heated serving dish, and cover each slice with a piece of chicken breast.
  • Add the onion to the skillet, and cook, stirring, until wilted. Add the wine, and stir to dissolve the brown particles that cling to the bottom and sides of the skillet. Stir in the cheese sauce.
  • Place a sieve over a small saucepan, and strain the sauce, stirring and pushing down with a plastic spatula to press through as much of it as possible. There should be about 11/3 cups of sauce.
  • Pour the sauce over the chicken pieces and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 460, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 29 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 38 grams, SaturatedFat 16 grams, Sodium 804 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • To ensure evenly cooked chicken, use boneless, skinless breasts or thighs of uniform thickness. Or, pound chicken breasts or thighs to an even thickness before cooking.
  • For a crispy pecan coating, use a combination of chopped pecans, breadcrumbs, and grated Parmesan cheese. Season the coating with salt, pepper, and garlic powder for extra flavor.
  • To prevent the chicken from drying out, cook it over medium heat. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  • For a creamy and flavorful blue cheese sauce, use a combination of mayonnaise, sour cream, crumbled blue cheese, and chopped chives. Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve the pecan chicken with the blue cheese sauce on top. Garnish with additional chopped pecans and parsley for a finishing touch.

Conclusion:

Pecan chicken with blue cheese sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The crispy pecan coating and creamy blue cheese sauce complement each other perfectly, creating a flavor combination that is sure to please everyone. Whether you are serving it for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, this dish is sure to be a hit. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting way to cook chicken, give this pecan chicken with blue cheese sauce a try.

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