Description
This creamy and flavorful Chicken with Boursin Sauce recipe features tender boneless chicken breasts cooked to golden perfection and coated in a luscious sauce made from garlic and herb Boursin cheese, heavy cream, and chicken broth. Garnished with fresh thyme, this dish makes for an elegant yet simple meal perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Sauce
- 1/2 cup Boursin cheese (garlic & fine herbs)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Garnish
- Fresh thyme, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the oil. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat to prepare for cooking the chicken.
- Cook the chicken. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then place them in the skillet and cook for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Set chicken aside. Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate to rest.
- Sauté garlic. Add the minced garlic to the same skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, ensuring it doesn’t burn.
- Make the sauce. Stir in the Boursin cheese, heavy cream, and chicken broth into the skillet. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, allowing the cheese to melt into the creamy base.
- Simmer the sauce. Let the sauce simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly and develops a rich, creamy texture.
- Combine chicken and sauce. Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, coating them evenly with the sauce. Simmer together for an additional 3-4 minutes to heat the chicken through and meld the flavors.
- Garnish and serve. Remove from heat and garnish the dish with fresh thyme before serving hot.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with steamed vegetables, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
- For a lower-fat version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or a lighter cream alternative.
- If fresh thyme is unavailable, dried thyme can be used but reduce quantity as it is more concentrated.
- Ensure the chicken breasts are cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for safe consumption.
