Description
Creamy and flavorful, this Boursin Chicken recipe is a simple yet elegant dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. Juicy chicken breasts are cooked to perfection and smothered in a luxurious Boursin cheese sauce that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Sauce:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 package (5.2 oz) Boursin cheese (any flavor)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Make the Sauce: Reduce heat to medium, then add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits. Add Boursin cheese and stir until melted. Pour in heavy cream and simmer until slightly thickened.
- Finish: Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over the top, and cook for another 1–2 minutes. Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta to soak up the creamy sauce.
- You can substitute Boursin with a homemade garlic herb cream cheese mixture if desired.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 590 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
