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Easy Chicken with Boursin Sauce Recipe

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This easy chicken with Boursin sauce recipe features tender, juicy boneless chicken breasts cooked to perfection and smothered in a creamy, garlicky Boursin cheese sauce infused with fresh herbs. It’s a quick skillet dish that makes an elegant yet simple dinner, perfect served over pasta or rice.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Sauce

  • 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

  1. Season Chicken: Generously season the boneless chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides to enhance their flavor before cooking.
  2. Heat Oil: Warm 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, preparing the pan for sautéing.
  3. Cook Chicken: Place the seasoned chicken breasts in the skillet and cook for 5 to 7 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the chicken is cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside to keep warm.
  4. Prepare Sauce Base: Reduce heat to medium and add the softened Boursin cheese, chicken broth, and heavy cream directly into the same skillet.
  5. Whisk Sauce: Continuously whisk the mixture in the skillet until the Boursin cheese melts completely and the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
  6. Add Herbs: Stir in the chopped fresh parsley and dried thyme to infuse the sauce with fresh and earthy flavors.
  7. Combine Chicken and Sauce: Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the creamy Boursin sauce over the top to coat them evenly.
  8. Simmer: Let the chicken simmer in the sauce for 2 to 3 minutes on low to medium heat, allowing it to heat through and absorb the flavors.
  9. Serve: Plate the chicken breasts, spoon more sauce on top, and serve immediately. Pairs wonderfully with pasta, rice, or steamed vegetables.

Notes

  • Serve with a side of pasta or rice for a complete and satisfying meal.
  • For extra flavor, add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice to the sauce just before serving.
  • Ensure chicken breasts are pounded to even thickness for uniform cooking if needed.
  • Leftover sauce can be refrigerated and gently reheated for another use.

Keywords: chicken breast recipe, Boursin cheese sauce, creamy chicken skillet, easy dinner, garlic chicken

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