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.

Maja Dj
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This was my first time making pecan chicken with blue cheese sauce and it was a success! The chicken was juicy and the sauce was creamy and flavorful.


SR Shahidullah
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a favorite. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Zainab Ahsan
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This dish was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved the chicken and the sauce.


Aliyu Tukur Anka
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my sauce turned out lumpy. I think I might have added the cheese too quickly.


Nor Mohammad
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! I will definitely be making this again.


Dan Kiptoo
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This dish was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I'll use less salt next time.


Niraj Singh
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I loved the combination of flavors in this dish. The chicken was moist and juicy, and the sauce was creamy and tangy.


shahzaib Khan
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This recipe was a bit too time-consuming for me. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Akhy Moni
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I'm not a fan of blue cheese, so I substituted ranch dressing for the blue cheese sauce. It was still very good!


Steven Rooney
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This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was creamy and delicious.


Amran Hasan
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my chicken came out a little dry. I think I might have overcooked it.


Md Afnanyt
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The pecan chicken was good, but the blue cheese sauce was a bit too strong for my taste.


Iffy Jutt
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This was my first time making pecan chicken with blue cheese sauce, and it turned out great! The chicken was moist and tender, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Jahil
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I've made this dish several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always cooked perfectly, and the sauce is rich and creamy without being too heavy.


Abduu amann
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This pecan chicken with blue cheese sauce was a huge hit with my family! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I loved the combination of sweet and savory flavors.