Description
Creamy, comforting, and ready in about 30 minutes, this Chicken with Boursin Sauce with Garlic and Herbs features golden pan-seared chicken breasts simmered in a rich garlic-and-fine-herbs cream sauce. It’s an easy weeknight dinner that tastes restaurant-worthy but uses simple, everyday ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 package (5.2 oz) Boursin Cheese with Garlic and Fine Herbs
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the chicken:
Pat the chicken breasts dry. Season both sides with salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika if using. - Sear the chicken:
Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and sear for 4–5 minutes per side, until golden brown. Remove from the skillet and set aside (it does not need to be fully cooked yet). - Make the sauce:
Reduce heat to medium. Pour in the chicken broth and scrape up the browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Stir in the heavy cream and add the Boursin cheese. Stir until fully melted and smooth. - Simmer:
Return the chicken to the skillet. Spoon sauce over the top. Simmer for 8–10 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. - Serve:
Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm over pasta, rice, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables.
Notes
- For faster cooking, slice thick chicken breasts in half lengthwise.
- If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of chicken broth.
- If the sauce is too thin, simmer uncovered for a few extra minutes.
- Boneless skinless chicken thighs can be substituted; adjust cook time as needed.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet / Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 485 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 41 g
- Cholesterol: 165 mg