Simple Boursin Cheese Chicken
A delightful and easy dish featuring chicken breasts coated in creamy Boursin cheese, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 package Boursin cheese (garlic and herbs)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: fresh herbs for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Add the chicken to the skillet and sear until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside for a moment.
- Melt the Boursin cheese in the same skillet, stirring until creamy.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, coating each piece in the cheese sauce.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
This dish pairs beautifully with a simple leafy salad or roasted vegetables. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg