Description
This One Pan Creamy Boursin Chicken recipe is a quick and delicious dinner option featuring tender chicken breasts cooked in a flavorful, creamy garlic and herb Boursin cheese sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, this comforting dish is perfect for a weeknight meal with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp dried thyme
Sauce
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 (5.2 oz) package Boursin garlic & herb cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Garnish
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season Chicken: Season the chicken breasts evenly with salt, pepper, and dried thyme to enhance flavor before cooking.
- Sear Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté Garlic: In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant to infuse the sauce with garlic flavor.
- Add Broth: Pour in the chicken broth, scraping the browned bits from the bottom of the skillet to incorporate all the savory flavors into the sauce.
- Make Sauce: Reduce heat to medium and stir in the Boursin garlic & herb cheese along with the heavy cream. Stir continuously until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Combine Chicken and Sauce: Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the creamy sauce over them to coat well.
- Simmer: Cover the skillet and let it simmer for 8-10 minutes, allowing the chicken to cook through and absorb the sauce flavors.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat, garnish with freshly chopped parsley, and serve immediately for a rich and flavorful meal.
Notes
- You can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter sauce, but the sauce might be less rich.
- For extra vegetables, consider adding mushrooms or spinach to the sauce when you sauté the garlic.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for safe consumption.
- This dish pairs well with rice, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread to soak up the creamy sauce.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop.
