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Easy Chicken with Boursin Sauce Recipe

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This Easy Chicken with Boursin Sauce is a delicious and creamy skillet chicken dish perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Tender chicken breasts are cooked to perfection and smothered in a garlicky, herbaceous Boursin cheese sauce made rich with chicken broth and heavy cream. Garnished with fresh parsley and thyme, it’s a flavorful meal that pairs wonderfully with pasta, rice, or vegetables.

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

  1. Season the Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides generously with salt and pepper to enhance flavor.
  2. Heat the Skillet: Warm 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet until shimmering.
  3. Cook the Chicken: Add the seasoned chicken breasts to the hot skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is fully cooked and no longer pink in the center. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
  4. Prepare the Sauce: Lower the heat to medium. In the same skillet, add the softened Boursin cheese, chicken broth, and heavy cream. Whisk continuously until the cheese melts completely and the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
  5. Add Herbs: Stir in the chopped fresh parsley and dried thyme to the sauce for fresh herbal notes.
  6. Combine and Heat Through: Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet. Spoon the creamy sauce over them and let everything simmer together for 2-3 minutes to heat through and marry the flavors.
  7. Serve: Serve the chicken immediately with the luscious Boursin sauce spooned generously on top. It pairs excellently with pasta, rice, or a fresh vegetable side.

Notes

  • For a complete meal, serve with a side of pasta, rice, or steamed vegetables.
  • You can substitute fresh thyme for dried if preferred—use about 1 tablespoon fresh.
  • To soften Boursin cheese faster, leave it at room temperature before cooking.
  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches at least 165°F (74°C) internally for safety.
  • Leftover sauce can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently.

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