Description
This Chicken in Boursin Garlic Herb Cream Sauce recipe features tender, juicy chicken breasts cooked to golden perfection and smothered in a rich, creamy sauce made with Boursin Garlic & Herb cheese, garlic, and heavy cream. The luscious sauce is infused with savory flavors, creating an elegant yet easy-to-make dish that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner or special occasion.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 package (5.2 oz) Boursin Garlic & Herb cheese
Garnish
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Season the chicken: Pat the boneless, skinless chicken breasts dry and season both sides generously with salt and pepper to enhance their flavor.
- Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté the garlic: In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Deglaze the pan: Pour in the chicken broth and use a spatula to scrape up any browned bits stuck to the bottom of the pan. These bits add delicious flavor to the sauce.
- Make the cream sauce: Reduce the heat to medium-low and stir in the heavy cream and Boursin Garlic & Herb cheese. Continue stirring until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Combine chicken and sauce: Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, spoon the sauce over the chicken, and let everything simmer together for 3-5 minutes to heat through and allow the flavors to meld.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the finished dish for a pop of color and fresh herb flavor before serving.
Notes
- For a thicker sauce, simmer a few minutes longer until desired consistency is reached.
- You can substitute half-and-half for heavy cream for a lighter sauce, but it will be less rich.
- Serve with roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread to make a complete meal.
- Cooking times may vary depending on the thickness of chicken breasts.
- Make sure not to overcook chicken to keep it tender and juicy.
