Description
This Easy Boursin Chicken recipe is a quick and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken breasts cooked in a creamy garlic and herb Boursin cheese sauce with mushrooms and fresh parsley. Perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner, this skillet recipe combines rich flavors and a smooth, creamy texture with a savory mushroom base.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Sauce and Vegetables
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.5 cup chicken broth
- 5.2 ounces Boursin garlic & fine herbs cheese
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Season Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season both sides evenly with salt and black pepper to enhance their natural flavor before cooking.
- Sear Chicken: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook them for about 4-5 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and nicely seared. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Cook Mushrooms: In the same skillet, melt the unsalted butter. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are browned and tender, about 6-7 minutes, which will build a flavorful base for the sauce.
- Sauté Garlic: Add the minced garlic to the mushrooms and sauté for about 1 minute until the garlic is fragrant but not burnt, infusing the dish with aromatic depth.
- Add Broth: Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon. Allow it to simmer for 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly and concentrate the flavors.
- Melt Cheese and Add Cream: Stir in the Boursin garlic and fine herbs cheese until it melts completely, then mix in the heavy cream. Stir continuously until the sauce is smooth and creamy, creating a rich base for the chicken.
- Simmer Chicken: Return the seared chicken breasts to the skillet, spoon some sauce over them, cover, and simmer gently for 8-10 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley on top for a burst of color and freshness. Serve the dish hot for a creamy, flavorful dinner.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for food safety.
- If Boursin cheese is not available, a comparable cream cheese with garlic and herbs can be used as a substitute.
- For a lighter option, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half, but the sauce will be less rich.
- Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread to soak up the creamy sauce.
- To make this gluten-free, confirm the chicken broth is gluten-free.
