Creamy Chicken Boursin Sauce
A simple, indulgent dish featuring tender chicken breasts coated in a rich, creamy Boursin cheese sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 each chicken breasts, boneless skinless
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 5.2 ounce Boursin cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken Breasts by pounding them to an even thickness and seasoning both sides with salt and pepper.
- Sear the Chicken in olive oil over medium-high heat for 5 to 7 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Sauté the Garlic in the same skillet for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Deglaze with Chicken Broth, stirring to scrape up browned bits from the pan.
- Create the Creamy Base by stirring in heavy cream and bringing to a gentle simmer.
- Add Boursin Cheese and whisk until melted and smooth.
- Combine Chicken and Sauce by returning the cooked chicken to the skillet and simmering for 2 minutes.
- Garnish and Serve with chopped parsley sprinkled over the chicken.
Notes
Pairs well with herbed rice, creamy mashed potatoes, or a crisp salad. Adjust thickness with more broth or cream if necessary.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 635
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 54g
- Saturated Fat: 32g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 150mg