Chicken with Boursin Sauce with Garlic and Fine Herbs Recipe
Tender boneless chicken breasts cooked to golden perfection and smothered in a rich, creamy Boursin cheese sauce infused with garlic and fine herbs. This elegant skillet dish is quick to prepare and perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner or special occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
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: Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides generously with salt and pepper to enhance the flavor.
- Sear the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 6 to 7 minutes on each side until they develop a golden brown crust and are cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Prepare the sauce: In the same skillet, pour in the chicken broth and bring it to a gentle simmer, scraping up any browned bits stuck to the bottom of the pan to add depth of flavor.
- Add cheese and cream: Stir in the Boursin cheese and heavy cream, whisking until the sauce is smooth and fully combined.
- Reheat chicken in sauce: Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spoon the creamy sauce over them, and let everything heat through together for a couple of minutes to meld flavors.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley and chives over the chicken before serving to add freshness and a pop of color.
Notes
- For an extra touch, serve this dish with mashed potatoes or steamed vegetables to soak up the delicious sauce.
- Make sure not to overcook the chicken to keep it juicy and tender inside.
- You can substitute Boursin with a similar herbed creamy cheese if not available.
- Adjust the seasoning after adding the sauce to balance saltiness as needed.
