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Blue Cheese Chicken Breasts

Per 1 serving · 177 g · 7 ingredients

Calories
277
14%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    32g
    47% of calories
  • Carbs
    2.5g
    4% of calories
  • Fat
    15g
    49% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Protein-dense
  • ✓ Keto-friendly

At a glance

One serving of Blue Cheese Chicken Breasts (177 g) has 277 calories, with 32 g of protein, 2.5 g of carbohydrates and 15 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (49% of calories). It is high in protein (63% DV), riboflavin (b2) (23% DV) and niacin (70% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 42%, 31% and 35% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
157cal
medium energy density
Protein per 100 cal
12g
Net carbs
2g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
0.1g
1.6 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein63%
  • Riboflavin (B2)23%
  • Niacin70%
  • Vitamin B675%
  • Vitamin B1224%
  • Pantothenic acid44%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Vitamin E10%
  • Choline18%
  • Calcium16%
  • Potassium10%
  • Magnesium10%
  • Zinc14%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Sodium42%
  • Saturated fat31%
  • Cholesterol35%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 15 minCook 45 min
  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 425°F with the rack in the middle position.

  2. 2

    Slice the cheese into 1-ounce pieces.

  3. 3

    Pat the chicken breasts dry, then cut a deep 3-inch-long pocket horizontally in the long curved side of each breast.

  4. 4

    Fill each pocket with one-quarter of the cheese. Season the chicken all over with salt and pepper.

  5. 5

    Heat the oil in an ovenproof 12-inch heavy skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Place the chicken, skin side down, in the skillet and cook, undisturbed, until golden brown, about 4 minutes.

  6. 6

    Turn the breasts over, then place the skillet in the oven and bake until just cooked through to 165°F, about 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a platter.

  7. 7

    Return the skillet to the burner (handle will be very hot) and add water and vinegar. Boil, stirring and scraping up any brown bits and melted cheese, until the sauce thickens slightly, about 3 minutes.

  8. 8

    Strain the sauce through a fine-mesh sieve into a heatproof measuring cup, then skim off excess fat. Season with salt and pepper. Serve the chicken with the sauce.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (177 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A64 μg
7%
Vitamin C0 mg
0%
Vitamin D0.1 μg
1%
Vitamin E1 mg
10%
Vitamin K1 μg
1%
Thiamine0.1 mg
9%
Riboflavin (B2)0.3 mg
23%
Niacin11 mg
70%
Vitamin B61 mg
75%
Folate (B9)20 μg
5%
Vitamin B121 μg
24%
Pantothenic acid2 mg
44%
Choline98 mg
18%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium160 mg
16%
Iron1 mg
8%
Potassium466 mg
10%
Magnesium40 mg
10%
Phosphorus354 mg
51%
Zinc2 mg
14%
Copper0.1 mg
6%
Manganese0.1 mg
3%
Selenium30 μg
55%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine2 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0.1 g—
Alpha carotene0 μg—
Arginine2 g—
Aspartic acid3 g—
Beta carotene22 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.3 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride0.1 μg—
Fructose1 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose1 g—
Glutamic acid5 g—
Glycine1 g—
Histidine1 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine2 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine3 g—
Lycopene0.1 μg—
Lysine3 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine1 g—
Monounsaturated fats6 g—
Phenylalanine1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats1 g—
Proline1 g—
Retinol62 μg—
Serine1 g—
Starch0 g—
Sucrose0 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine1 g—
Total omega 30.1 g—
Total omega 61 g—
Tryptophan0.4 g—
Tyrosine1 g—
Valine2 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30.1 μg—

Burning 277 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 53min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 33min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 23min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 39min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Blue Cheese Chicken Breasts?

One serving of Blue Cheese Chicken Breasts (1 serving) has 277 calories, which works out to 157 calories per 100 g. That is about 14% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Blue Cheese Chicken Breasts high in protein?

Yes. It has 32 g of protein per serving, and 47% of its calories come from protein (12 g of protein per 100 calories).

Are Blue Cheese Chicken Breasts keto-friendly?

It can fit a ketogenic diet: 2 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 4% of calories.

How much sodium is in Blue Cheese Chicken Breasts?

960 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Blue Cheese Chicken Breasts?

1.6 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

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