Description
This easy chicken with Boursin sauce recipe features tender, pan-seared chicken breasts smothered in a creamy, flavorful Boursin cheese sauce made with chicken broth, heavy cream, and fresh herbs. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, this dish pairs wonderfully with pasta or rice for a comforting and elegant meal.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 ounces Boursin cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
Instructions
- Season chicken: Generously season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt and pepper to enhance their flavor before cooking.
- Heat olive oil: Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil, allowing it to warm up for about a minute until shimmering.
- Cook chicken: Add the chicken breasts to the hot skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
- Make sauce: Reduce the skillet heat to medium, then add the softened Boursin cheese, chicken broth, and heavy cream to the pan. Whisk continuously until the cheese melts completely and the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
- Add herbs: Stir in the chopped fresh parsley and dried thyme, mixing well to incorporate the herbs evenly into the sauce.
- Combine chicken and sauce: Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the sauce generously over the top of each piece.
- Simmer: Allow the chicken to simmer gently in the sauce for 2-3 minutes, ensuring it is heated through and fully coated with the creamy sauce.
- Serve: Serve immediately with your choice of pasta or rice to absorb the delicious sauce and complete the meal.
Notes
- Serve with pasta or rice for a balanced and hearty meal.
- For extra brightness and flavor, add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice to the sauce just before serving.
- Make sure chicken breasts are evenly sized for consistent cooking.
- Use fresh herbs if available for more aromatic sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French-inspired
Keywords: chicken breast recipe, Boursin sauce, creamy chicken, easy dinner, skillet chicken, weeknight meal
