Description
Indulge in a decadent yet simple-to-make Chicken in Boursin Garlic Herb Cream Sauce that will elevate your weeknight dinner game. Tender chicken breasts are seared to perfection and then smothered in a luxurious sauce made with Boursin cheese, creating a dish that is rich in flavor and sure to impress.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 package (5.2 ounces) Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Sear chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F / 74°C). Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- Sauté garlic: In the same skillet, add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Prepare sauce: Pour in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits. Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in Boursin cheese, heavy cream, and Dijon mustard. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
- Combine chicken and sauce: Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over the top, and simmer for 2–3 minutes until heated through.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- This sauce pairs beautifully with mashed potatoes, pasta, or roasted vegetables.
- You can substitute Boursin Shallot & Chive for a flavor variation.
- 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: 2 g
- Sodium: 740 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
