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Chicken with Boursin Sauce Recipe

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This Chicken with Boursin Sauce recipe features tender, pan-seared chicken breasts smothered in a creamy, flavorful sauce made from Boursin cheese, chicken broth, and heavy cream. Enhanced with fresh parsley and dried thyme, it’s an elegant yet simple dish perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests.

Ingredients

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Chicken

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

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: Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper on both sides to enhance flavor.
  2. Heat Oil: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering to prepare for searing the chicken.
  3. Cook Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in the hot skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
  4. Prepare Sauce Base: Reduce the skillet heat to medium and add the softened Boursin cheese, chicken broth, and heavy cream to the skillet.
  5. Whisk Sauce: Whisk the mixture continuously until the cheese fully melts and the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
  6. Add Herbs: Stir in the chopped fresh parsley and dried thyme to infuse the sauce with herbal aroma and flavor.
  7. Combine Chicken and Sauce: Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the creamy sauce over the top to coat evenly.
  8. Simmer: Let the chicken simmer in the sauce for 2-3 minutes to warm through and allow flavors to meld.
  9. Serve: Serve immediately while hot, spooning extra sauce over the chicken for a rich and satisfying meal.

Notes

  • Ensure chicken breasts are cooked through by checking for an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  • Boursin cheese is a soft, herbed cheese that melts smoothly and imparts a garlic and herb flavor to the sauce.
  • You can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or full-fat milk for a lighter sauce, but it may be less creamy.
  • Serve with steamed vegetables, mashed potatoes, or rice to complete the meal.
  • Leftover chicken with sauce can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and gently reheated on the stovetop.

Keywords: chicken breast, Boursin cheese, creamy sauce, stovetop chicken, easy dinner, herb sauce

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