Creamy Chicken Boursin Sauce
A comforting dish featuring succulent chicken breasts glazed with rich Boursin cheese sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 each chicken breast boneless skinless
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 clove garlic minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 5.2 ounce Boursin cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Instructions
- Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and carefully add the chicken breasts.
- Cook the chicken for 5 to 7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Reduce heat to medium, add the minced garlic to the skillet, and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth, stirring and scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Stir in the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Add the Boursin cheese and whisk continuously until the cheese has melted completely and the sauce is smooth.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, spoon the sauce over the top, and let it simmer for an additional 2 minutes.
- Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the chicken and serve immediately.
Notes
To ensure even cooking, pound your chicken to approximately the same thickness. Deglazing the pan is crucial for flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 885mg
- Fat: 39g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 49g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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