Description
This creamy and flavorful Chicken in Boursin Garlic Herb Cream Sauce is a quick and easy weeknight dinner featuring tender chicken breasts cooked to perfection and smothered in a rich garlic herb cream sauce made with Boursin cheese and heavy cream. Perfectly paired with mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta, this French-inspired dish is sure to be a family favorite.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 (5.2 oz) package Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs cheese
- ½ cup heavy cream
Garnish
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts evenly on both sides with salt and black pepper to enhance their flavor before cooking.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil and unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and sear each side for 4–5 minutes until they develop a golden-brown crust and are cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
- Sauté Garlic: Lower the skillet heat to medium. Add the minced garlic to the same pan and cook for about 30 seconds, stirring frequently, until fragrant but not browned.
- Deglaze and Make Sauce: Pour in chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon to lift any browned bits, which adds flavor. Stir in the Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs cheese and whisk continuously until it melts completely and the sauce is smooth.
- Add Cream: Stir in the heavy cream, continuing to whisk until the sauce is rich, creamy, and fully combined.
- Simmer Chicken in Sauce: Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet and spoon the sauce over them. Simmer for 3–5 minutes on low heat, allowing the chicken to absorb flavors and heat through.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the dish if desired. Serve warm with your choice of mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta for a complete meal.
Notes
- This dish pairs exceptionally well with mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta to soak up the flavorful sauce.
- You can substitute chicken thighs for breasts if preferred, though cooking times may vary slightly.
- For extra flavor and texture, add sautéed spinach or mushrooms to the sauce.
- Use fresh garlic for best flavor, but garlic powder can be a substitute in a pinch.
- Ensure not to overcook the chicken to keep it juicy and tender.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
