Description
This One Pan Creamy Boursin Chicken recipe is a flavorful and comforting meal featuring tender chicken breasts cooked in a rich, creamy garlic and herb sauce made with Boursin cheese. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner, this dish comes together quickly on the stovetop, delivering a deliciously creamy sauce with aromatic thyme and garlic, garnished with fresh parsley for a burst of color and freshness.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp dried thyme
Sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 (5.2 oz) package Boursin garlic & herb cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Garnish
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Season the chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides evenly with salt, pepper, and dried thyme to enhance their flavor.
- Sear the chicken: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown, creating a flavorful crust. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté garlic: In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until it becomes fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Deglaze the pan: Pour in the chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet to incorporate all the savory flavors into the sauce.
- Add cheese and cream: Reduce the heat to medium and stir in the Boursin cheese and heavy cream. Stir continuously until the cheese has melted and the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
- Return chicken to skillet: Place the seared chicken breasts back into the skillet and spoon the creamy sauce over them to coat evenly.
- Simmer the chicken: Cover the skillet and let the chicken simmer gently for 8-10 minutes, or until cooked through and tender.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the top before serving to add color and a fresh herbal note.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken breasts with thighs for a juicier texture.
- Serve with steamed vegetables, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread to soak up the creamy sauce.
- If Boursin cheese is unavailable, cream cheese mixed with garlic and herbs can be used as a substitute.
- Use fresh thyme instead of dried for a brighter herbal flavor, adjusting the quantity accordingly.
- Make sure not to overcook the chicken during searing to keep it moist and tender.