Easy Chicken with Boursin Sauce Recipe
This Easy Chicken with Boursin Sauce recipe features tender pan-seared chicken breasts smothered in a creamy, flavorful Boursin cheese sauce enriched with chicken broth, heavy cream, and fresh herbs. It’s a perfect quick and elegant meal that pairs wonderfully with pasta or rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 ounces Boursin cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
Instructions
- Season the chicken: Generously season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt and pepper to enhance their natural flavor.
- Cook the chicken: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and sear them for 5-7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Prepare the sauce: Reduce the heat to medium. Add the softened Boursin cheese, chicken broth, and heavy cream to the same skillet. Whisk the ingredients together until the cheese melts completely and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Add herbs: Stir in the chopped fresh parsley and dried thyme to infuse the sauce with fresh and earthy flavors.
- Combine and simmer: Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the sauce over them. Let everything simmer gently for 2-3 minutes until the chicken is heated through and well coated with the sauce.
- Serve: Serve the chicken breasts immediately topped with the luscious Boursin sauce. This dish pairs beautifully with a side of pasta or rice to complete the meal.
Notes
- Serve with a side of pasta or rice for a complete meal.
- For extra zest, add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice to the sauce before serving.
- You can substitute fresh thyme if available for a brighter herb flavor.
- Butter can be added along with olive oil for a richer sauce.
- This recipe can be easily doubled to serve more people.
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