Buffalo Chicken & Bleu Grits Recipe

Name: Buffalo Chicken & Bleu Grits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups chicken broth; ¾ cup fat-free half-and-half; ¾ cup water; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¾ cup grits, regular; 1 tablespoon butter; ½ cup Italian cheese blend, shredded; ½ cup blue cheese, crumbles; 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite size pieces; 3 teaspoons olive oil, divided; ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper; ½ teaspoon black pepper; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ cup flour; 4 green onions, thinly sliced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; ½ cup chicken stock or ½ cup vegetable stock; 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper sauce (to taste); 1 tablespoon butter; blue cheese, crumbles; cayenne pepper sauce

Servings: persons

1 ½ cups chicken broth
¾ cup fat-free half-and-half
¾ cup water
¼ teaspoon salt
¾ cup grits, regular
1 tablespoon butter
½ cup Italian cheese blend, shredded
½ cup blue cheese, crumbles
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite size pieces
3 teaspoons olive oil, divided
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon salt
¼ cup flour
4 green onions, thinly sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
½ cup chicken stock or ½ cup vegetable stock
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper sauce (to taste)
1 tablespoon butter
blue cheese, crumbles
cayenne pepper sauce

1
Bring 1.5 cups broth, FF H&H, water & 1/4t salt to a boil in a medium saucepan.
2
Whisk in grits, cover and cook 15 minutes stirring a few times.
3
Once grits are done, stir in 1T butter and cheeses.
4
Set aside, keep warm.
5
While grits cook:.
6
Stir together cayenne, black pepper, 1/2t salt & flour.
7
Toss chicken pieces in 1 teaspoon olive oil to coat.
8
Toss chicken with flour mixture to coat well.
9
Heat 2t olive oil in skillet on medium high heat.
10
Add coated chicken and cook until golden and cooked through.
11
Add green onion and garlic, lower heat to medium and cook 1 minute.
12
Stir in chicken broth, scrape up any brown bits & simmer one minute.
13
Remove from heat and stir in pepper sauce and 1T butter.
14
To serve, put 1/4 of grits in a large shallow bowl, top with 1/4 of chicken.
15
Serve with additional bleu cheese crumbles and pepper sauce.

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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.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ½ cups chicken broth, ¾ cup fat-free half-and-half, ¾ cup water, ¼ teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Buffalo Chicken & Bleu Grits 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.

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Buffalo Chicken & Bleu Grits

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