Description
This Creamy Boursin Chicken with Garlic & Fine Herbs features tender pan-seared chicken breasts in a luxurious, velvety sauce made with Boursin cheese, garlic, herbs, and cream. A quick and elegant one-pan dinner perfect for weeknights or special occasions.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (each ~6–8 oz)
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons European-style butter
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 (5.2 oz) package Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs cheese
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
Instructions
- Pat chicken breasts dry and season with salt, pepper, and paprika on both sides.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until butter foams.
- Add chicken and cook ~5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (165°F internal temperature). Transfer to a plate and tent with foil.
- Lower heat to medium. Add minced garlic and sauté ~30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth, scraping up browned bits. Simmer ~2 minutes to reduce slightly.
- Stir in Boursin cheese. Once melting, add heavy cream and stir until smooth and creamy.
- Return chicken to skillet and spoon sauce over each piece. Simmer ~2–3 minutes to heat through.
- Turn off heat. Stir in parsley and thyme. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve chicken topped with sauce and extra parsley if desired.
Notes
- Ensure chicken breasts are even in thickness for uniform cooking.
- Use low heat after adding cream to prevent separation.
- Swap chicken breasts for thighs if preferred—adjust cook time accordingly.
- Do not boil the sauce vigorously after adding cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: French-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
