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Easy Boursin Chicken Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: French-inspired

Description

Easy Boursin Chicken is a creamy, flavorful skillet dish that features tender seared chicken breasts smothered in a rich sauce made from garlic and herb Boursin cheese, sautéed mushrooms, garlic, chicken broth, and heavy cream. This quick and satisfying recipe is perfect for a delicious weeknight dinner and pairs wonderfully with vegetables, rice, or pasta.


Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Sauce

  • 1 wheel (5.2 oz) Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs cheese
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)


Instructions

  1. Season the chicken: Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper to enhance flavor.
  2. Sear the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  3. Sauté mushrooms: Reduce heat to medium and add butter to the skillet. Once melted, add the sliced mushrooms and cook until they are browned and tender, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  4. Add garlic: Stir in minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
  5. Deglaze the pan: Pour in the chicken broth and use a spoon to scrape up any browned bits stuck to the bottom of the skillet. Let it simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, allowing the broth to reduce slightly.
  6. Melt Boursin cheese: Add the Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs cheese to the skillet and stir continuously until it is fully melted and incorporated into the sauce.
  7. Add heavy cream: Pour in the heavy cream and let the sauce gently simmer for 3 to 5 minutes until it thickens slightly.
  8. Return chicken to skillet: Place the seared chicken breasts back into the pan and coat them thoroughly with the sauce. Let the chicken simmer in the sauce for another 5 to 7 minutes, ensuring it is cooked through.
  9. Garnish and serve: Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the dish if desired, and serve hot with your choice of side dishes such as rice, vegetables, or pasta.

Notes

  • You can substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth for a slightly different flavor.
  • Make sure not to overcook the chicken; internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).
  • Boursin cheese adds a lot of flavor and creaminess, so no additional thickening agents are needed.
  • For a lighter version, you can use half-and-half instead of heavy cream, but the sauce may be less rich.
  • This recipe pairs well with steamed vegetables, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread.