Description
This Chicken with Boursin Sauce is a creamy and flavorful dish perfect for a weeknight dinner. Tender chicken breasts are pan-seared and smothered in a rich, herby Boursin cheese sauce.
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 ounces Boursin cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Step: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Step: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Step: Add chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- Step: Reduce heat to medium. Add Boursin cheese, chicken broth, and heavy cream to the skillet.
- Step: Whisk until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Step: Stir in parsley and thyme.
- Step: Return chicken breasts to the skillet and spoon sauce over the top.
- Step: Simmer for 2-3 minutes, or until chicken is heated through.
- Step: Serve immediately.
Notes
Serve with a side of pasta or rice for a complete meal. For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lemon juice to the sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 165 mg