Blue Cheese Chicken Recipe

Name: Blue Cheese Chicken Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 tbsp. butter (divided); 1/4 c. blue cheese; 1 teaspoon dry mustard; Chives and tarragon (minced) to taste; 1 (3 1/2 - 4 lb.) whole fryer chicken; Salt, freshly grnd black pepper (to taste); 1 carrot (finely diced); 1 onion (finely diced); 3 garlic cloves (finely diced); 1 celery rib (finely diced); Rosemary and thyme (minced) to taste; 2 tbsp. white wine; 1 c. heavy cream

Servings: persons

6 tbsp. butter (divided)
1/4 c. blue cheese
1 teaspoon dry mustard
Chives and tarragon (minced) to taste
1 (3 1/2 - 4 lb.) whole fryer chicken
Salt, freshly grnd black pepper (to taste)
1 carrot (finely diced)
1 onion (finely diced)
3 garlic cloves (finely diced)
1 celery rib (finely diced)
Rosemary and thyme (minced) to taste
2 tbsp. white wine
1 c. heavy cream

1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
2
Blend together 4 Tbsp.
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butter, blue cheese, dry mustard, chives and tarragon.
4
Loosen the skin on the breast of the chicken by gently running your fingers underneath it.
5
Push the blue cheese mix between the skin and the meat.
6
Fold the wing tips under the bird and truss.
7
Season the outer skin with salt and pepper.
8
Place 1 Tbsp.
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butter in a roasting pan.
10
Place pan in warm oven to heat the butter.
11
Add in the chicken and roast 10 to 15 min, turning the bird in the butter from time to time to brown proportionately on all sides.
12
Add in carrot, onion, garlic, celery, rosemary and thyme, and continue roasting 20 to 30 min more.
13
Moisten the bird with pan juices from time to time during the roasting.
14
In a small saucepan, heat remaining Tbsp.
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butter.
16
Add in wine and cream and simmer.
17
Strain the pan juices and add in to the cream sauce; continue simmering till the sauce reduces to the desired consistency.
18
Strain and adjust seasonings.
19
Serve the sauce on the side with the roast chicken.

596

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 tbsp. butter (divided), 1/4 c. blue cheese, 1 teaspoon dry mustard, Chives and tarragon (minced) to taste, and more.

Yes, Blue Cheese Chicken Recipe falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!