Description
A creamy and flavorful chicken dish featuring tender boneless, skinless chicken breasts cooked in a rich Boursin cheese sauce infused with garlic, fresh herbs, and a touch of chicken broth. This quick stovetop recipe takes just 20 minutes to prepare and serves 4, making it perfect for an elegant yet easy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Sauce
- 1/2 cup Boursin cheese (garlic & fine herbs)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Garnish
- Fresh thyme, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the oil: Warm the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat to prepare for cooking the chicken.
- Cook the chicken: Season the chicken breasts evenly with salt and pepper. Place them in the hot skillet and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side until they develop a golden brown crust and are cooked through.
- Set chicken aside: Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet and set it aside to keep warm and rest while preparing the sauce.
- Sauté the garlic: Add the minced garlic to the now-empty skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Make the sauce: Stir in the Boursin cheese, heavy cream, and chicken broth into the skillet. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer so the cheese melts and flavors combine.
- Simmer sauce: Allow the sauce to simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly to a creamy consistency.
- Reincorporate chicken: Return the cooked chicken breasts back into the skillet, coating them with the sauce. Let everything simmer together for an additional 3-4 minutes to heat the chicken through and meld flavors.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from heat, garnish the chicken with fresh thyme leaves, and serve warm with your preferred sides.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk, though the sauce will be less rich and creamy.
- You can add a splash of white wine to the sauce for extra depth of flavor during the simmer step.
- Serve over rice, mashed potatoes, or pasta to soak up the delicious Boursin sauce.
- Ensure chicken breasts are of even thickness or pound them lightly for even cooking.
- Leftover chicken with sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
