Description
Boursin Chicken delivers creamy, herby goodness straight from your skillet to the dinner table. Tender chicken breasts get a luxurious upgrade with melty Boursin cheese and simple seasonings that make weeknight cooking feel like a treat.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz boursin cheese (garlic and herb flavor)
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1–2 tablespoons olive oil
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1–2 sprigs fresh thyme or rosemary
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Pat 4 chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper evenly across both sides of the meat.
- Heat 1-2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat at 350°F. Cook chicken for 6-7 minutes on the first side until golden brown.
- Flip chicken and cook an additional 6-7 minutes on the second side. Ensure internal temperature reaches 165°F using a meat thermometer.
- Transfer chicken to a clean plate. Let the meat rest for 3-5 minutes while preparing the sauce.
- Mince 2 garlic cloves finely. Add to the same skillet without cleaning it, maintaining medium heat.
- Pour ½ cup chicken broth into the skillet. Simmer for 1 minute, scraping any browned bits from the bottom.
- Add 1 cup heavy cream to the skillet. Stir continuously and let the liquid reduce for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Drop 8 ounces of Boursin cheese into the sauce. Whisk until the cheese completely melts and creates a smooth consistency.
- Chop 1-2 sprigs of fresh thyme or rosemary. Stir herbs into the sauce and season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Nestle the rested chicken breasts back into the skillet. Spoon sauce generously over each piece.
- Simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Serve immediately with extra sauce drizzled on top.
Notes
- Let the chicken rest after cooking to help it stay juicy and tender.
- Use fresh herbs like thyme or parsley to brighten the creamy Boursin sauce.
- For a lighter version, swap heavy cream with half-and-half or Greek yogurt.
- Choose a high-quality Boursin cheese for the most flavorful and smooth sauce.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-22 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 422 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg