Chicken with Boursin Sauce with Garlic and Fine Herbs Recipe
A creamy and flavorful dish featuring tender boneless chicken breasts cooked to golden perfection and smothered in a rich Boursin cheese sauce infused with garlic and fine herbs. This easy skillet recipe is perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner, garnished with fresh parsley and chives for an herby finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French-inspired
Ingredients
Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Sauce
- 1 cup Boursin cheese (Garlic and Fine Herbs flavor)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
Garnish
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Fresh chives, chopped
Instructions
- Season the chicken: Season both sides of the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper to enhance the natural flavors.
- Sear the chicken: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Place the chicken breasts in the skillet and cook for 6 to 7 minutes on each side, until they are golden brown and cooked through. Once done, remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Make the sauce: Using the same skillet, pour in 1/2 cup of chicken broth and bring it to a gentle simmer. Scrape the browned bits from the bottom of the pan to incorporate their flavor into the sauce. Stir in 1 cup of Boursin cheese and 1/2 cup of heavy cream, mixing well until the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
- Combine chicken and sauce: Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the creamy Boursin sauce over the top. Let the chicken simmer in the sauce for a couple of minutes to heat through and absorb the flavors.
- Garnish and serve: Remove the skillet from heat. Serve the chicken breasts topped with chopped fresh parsley and chives for a fresh, herbal note.
Notes
- For an extra depth of flavor, consider adding a splash of white wine to the sauce before adding the Boursin cheese.
- If chicken breasts are thick, consider pounding them to an even thickness for consistent cooking.
- This dish pairs beautifully with mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the rich sauce.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
