Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of One Pan Creamy Boursin Chicken, a delectable dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a rich Boursin cheese sauce. This easy stovetop recipe is perfect for a flavorful weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning to taste
Sauce:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 package (5.2 ounces) Boursin cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Additional:
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Season Chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Sear Chicken: Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet. Sear chicken until golden brown, about 4–5 minutes per side. Set aside.
- Make Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic. Add chicken broth, Boursin cheese, and heavy cream. Simmer until smooth.
- Simmer Chicken: Return chicken to the skillet. Simmer for 10–12 minutes until cooked through and sauce thickens.
- Add Spinach: Stir in baby spinach until wilted. Garnish with parsley and serve hot over preferred base.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken thighs for extra juiciness.
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of cream.
- This dish pairs well with roasted vegetables or a side salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Chicken
- Method: Stovetop, Simmering
- Cuisine: French-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg
