Description
This Easy Chicken with Boursin Sauce recipe combines tender, juicy chicken breasts with a creamy, garlicky Boursin cheese sauce infused with fresh herbs. Perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner, this skillet dish is ready in under 30 minutes and pairs beautifully with pasta or rice.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Sauce
- 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 the Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides evenly with salt and pepper to enhance the flavor during cooking.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside to keep warm.
- Prepare the Sauce: Reduce the skillet heat to medium. Add softened Boursin cheese, chicken broth, and heavy cream to the skillet. 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 to infuse the sauce with fresh and aromatic flavors.
- Combine and Simmer: Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, spoon the sauce over them, and let everything simmer together for 2-3 minutes until the chicken is heated through and fully coated with the sauce.
- Serve: Serve the chicken immediately with your choice of pasta, rice, or vegetables to enjoy a complete, flavorful meal.
Notes
- Serve with pasta or rice for a complete meal.
- Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice to the sauce before serving for extra brightness and flavor.
- Boursin cheese can be substituted with any creamy, herbed cheese if unavailable.
- Ensure chicken breasts are of even thickness for uniform cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Chicken recipe, Boursin cheese sauce, Quick dinner, Creamy chicken, Easy skillet chicken
