Description
Creamy boursin chicken delivers a luxurious French-inspired dining experience with rich, herbed cheese melting into tender chicken. Delicate flavors blend seamlessly, promising you a quick, elegant meal that feels like a gourmet restaurant secret.
Ingredients
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Main Proteins:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (lightly pounded)
Cooking Fats and Liquids:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter, divided
- 1/2 cup chicken broth (or white wine for extra depth)
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
Aromatics and Seasoning:
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 (5.2 ounces) package Boursin cheese (Garlic & Fine Herbs)
Garnish:
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley or thyme, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the protein by generously seasoning chicken breasts with salt and freshly ground black pepper, ensuring even coverage for maximum flavor infusion.
- Create a rich golden crust by heating olive oil and butter in a spacious skillet over medium-high temperature, carefully placing seasoned chicken and searing each side until a beautiful caramelized exterior develops, approximately 4-5 minutes per side.
- Transfer the perfectly seared chicken to a holding plate, maintaining its warmth and juiciness while preparing the aromatic foundation.
- In the same skillet, utilize residual pan drippings to sauté finely chopped onions and minced garlic, allowing them to transform into a translucent, fragrant base that will enhance the overall sauce complexity.
- Deglaze the skillet by introducing chicken broth or white wine, gently scraping accumulated browned bits to incorporate deep, concentrated flavors into the developing sauce.
- Transform the liquid into a luxurious sauce by whisking Boursin cheese and heavy cream until a smooth, velvety consistency emerges, creating a rich and creamy texture.
- Reintroduce the seared chicken into the decadent sauce, ensuring each piece is generously coated and allowed to simmer gently, enabling the meat to cook completely and the sauce to thicken naturally.
- Elevate the dish’s visual appeal and aromatic profile by garnishing with freshly chopped parsley or delicate thyme leaves.
- Present the creamy Boursin chicken immediately atop a bed of pasta, fluffy rice, or creamy mashed potatoes for a complete and satisfying meal.
Notes
- Always pat chicken dry before seasoning to ensure a perfect golden-brown sear that locks in moisture and flavor.
- Choose a high-quality, fresh Boursin cheese for the most creamy and rich sauce texture.
- Adjust sauce consistency by adding more broth if too thick or simmering longer if too thin.
- Create dairy-free version by substituting Boursin with cashew cream and plant-based butter for a lighter alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 505
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 682 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 19 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 189 mg