Description
A creamy and flavorful chicken dish featuring tender boneless, skinless chicken breasts cooked in a rich Boursin cheese sauce blended with chicken broth, heavy cream, and fresh herbs. This easy skillet recipe is perfect for a delicious weeknight dinner, served best with pasta or rice.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
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
- Season the chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides generously with salt and pepper to enhance flavor.
- Heat the skillet: Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil, allowing it to warm up before adding the chicken.
- Cook the chicken: Add the chicken breasts to the hot skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is fully cooked through and has a nicely browned exterior. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Prepare the sauce base: Reduce the heat to medium and add the softened Boursin cheese, chicken broth, and heavy cream to the same skillet, using the residual flavors from cooking the chicken.
- Melt and combine sauce ingredients: Whisk the mixture continuously until the Boursin cheese is fully melted and the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
- Add herbs: Stir in the chopped fresh parsley and dried thyme, allowing their flavors to infuse into the sauce.
- Return chicken to skillet: Place the cooked chicken breasts back into the skillet, spooning the sauce over them to coat thoroughly.
- Simmer: Let the chicken simmer in the sauce for 2-3 minutes, ensuring it is heated through and infused with the sauce’s flavors.
- Serve: Plate the chicken and spoon additional sauce over the top. For an extra burst of flavor, consider adding a squeeze of lemon juice before serving. Enjoy with your choice of pasta or rice for a complete meal.
Notes
- Serve with a side of pasta or rice to complete the meal.
- Adding a squeeze of fresh lemon juice to the sauce before serving brightens the flavors.
- Make sure the chicken is cooked through but still juicy for the best texture.
- Use fresh herbs if possible for more vibrant flavor; dried thyme works well too.
Keywords: chicken, Boursin cheese, creamy sauce, skillet chicken, easy dinner, French-inspired recipe, stovetop chicken, chicken with herbs