Description
This easy and elegant recipe features tender chicken breasts smothered in a rich, creamy sauce made with Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs cheese, perfect for a weeknight meal or special occasion.
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup chicken broth
½ cup heavy cream
1 (5.2 ounce) package Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs cheese
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
Step 1: Season both sides of the chicken breasts generously with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
Step 2: Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken breasts and sear for 5-7 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F / 74°C). Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
Step 3: Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Step 4: Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream. Bring to a gentle simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
Step 5: Add the entire package of Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs cheese to the sauce. Whisk continuously until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
Step 6: Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the creamy Boursin sauce over them. Allow the chicken to warm through in the sauce for 1-2 minutes.
Step 7: Garnish with fresh chopped parsley, if desired, and serve immediately with your favorite sides.
Notes
Serve this delicious Boursin chicken with pasta, rice, mashed potatoes, or a side of roasted vegetables to complete your meal. Ensure your chicken is fully cooked but not dry!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-searing, Simmering
- Cuisine: American/French-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg