Description
Creamy Chicken with Boursin Sauce is a savory, rich dish that combines perfectly seared chicken breasts with a luscious, garlic-infused Boursin cheese sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe offers the perfect harmony of flavors and a smooth, velvety texture that will become your go-to weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 package (5.2 oz) Boursin Cheese with Garlic and Fine Herbs
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and sear for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Create the Sauce: In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and pour in the chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the pan to deglaze it. Add the Boursin cheese and stir until it melts and blends with the broth. Slowly pour in the heavy cream, stirring until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Combine the Chicken and Sauce: Return the seared chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning some sauce over the top. Cover and simmer on low heat for 10-12 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle dried parsley over the chicken for a pop of color, if desired. Serve the chicken with the rich Boursin sauce over rice, mashed potatoes, or steamed vegetables. Enjoy!
Notes
- You can substitute the Boursin cheese with any soft herb cheese, but the garlic and fine herbs flavor in Boursin enhances the dish significantly.
- For a low-carb version, serve this dish with cauliflower rice instead of regular rice.
- To make the sauce richer, feel free to add a little more heavy cream.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove over low heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American, French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: Chicken with Boursin Sauce, Garlic Herb Chicken, Creamy Chicken Recipe, Boursin Chicken, Chicken Breast Recipe, Easy Chicken Dinner, Savory Chicken Recipe