Description
Silky boursin cream sauce elevates simple chicken and mushrooms into a luxurious French-inspired dish. Creamy, herbed cheese melts into a perfectly balanced sauce that will transport diners straight to a charming Parisian bistro.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into cutlets)
- 4 ounces sliced button mushrooms (or preferred mushrooms)
- 3 1/2 ounces Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 1/4 cup yellow onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Transform chicken breasts into thin, uniform cutlets by slicing and gently pounding to ensure consistent thickness, then generously season with salt and pepper for enhanced flavor profile.
- Create a golden-brown exterior on chicken by searing in hot olive oil over medium-high heat, cooking each side until perfectly caramelized and reaching safe internal temperature.
- Remove seared chicken from skillet and reserve, preserving the delectable browned bits for developing rich sauce foundation.
- Introduce additional olive oil to same skillet, allowing onions and mushrooms to release their aromatic essence, softening and caramelizing for maximum depth of flavor.
- Deglaze pan with chicken broth, scraping accumulated flavor fragments from skillet bottom, creating an intense liquid base for sauce.
- Integrate Boursin cheese into simmering liquid, whisking meticulously until sauce transforms into a luxuriously smooth, creamy consistency.
- Elevate sauce complexity by incorporating fresh lemon juice, which brightens and balances the rich, creamy texture.
- Reunite seared chicken with velvety mushroom sauce, allowing proteins to reheat and harmonize flavors for approximately 2 minutes.
- Present chicken adorned with generous spoonfuls of decadent mushroom-Boursin sauce, creating an elegant and appetizing culinary composition.
Notes
- Choose chicken breasts that are uniform in thickness to ensure even cooking and prevent dry or undercooked sections.
- Pat chicken dry with paper towels before seasoning to help achieve a perfect golden-brown sear and crispy exterior.
- Use a meat thermometer for precise doneness, avoiding overcooking that can make chicken tough and rubbery.
- Slice mushrooms uniformly for consistent texture and even cooking throughout the sauce.
- Opt for low-sodium chicken broth to control salt levels and prevent the sauce from becoming too salty.
- Substitute dairy-free Boursin for a lactose-free version or use vegan cream cheese alternatives for plant-based diets.
- Add fresh herbs like thyme or parsley at the end for a burst of fresh flavor and vibrant color.
- For a lighter version, use Greek yogurt instead of Boursin or reduce the amount of cheese in the sauce.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 321
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 351 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg