Description
This Boursin Chicken recipe features tender boneless, skinless chicken breasts cooked to golden perfection in a flavorful creamy garlic and herb Boursin cheese sauce. The dish is finished in the oven to ensure juicy, fully cooked chicken with a rich and smooth sauce, making it a perfect elegant meal for any occasion.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon butter
Sauce
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 (5.2 oz) package Boursin garlic and herb cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the chicken later.
- Season Chicken: Season both sides of the four boneless, skinless chicken breasts with salt and pepper to taste, ensuring even seasoning.
- Sear Chicken: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook them for about 5-6 minutes on each side or until they develop a golden brown crust. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Prepare Sauce: In the same skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Add 1/2 cup chicken broth, 1/2 cup heavy cream, and the entire 5.2 oz package of Boursin garlic and herb cheese. Stir continuously until the cheese melts completely and the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
- Combine Chicken and Sauce: Return the seared chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning some of the creamy Boursin sauce over the top of each piece to coat well.
- Bake: Transfer the oven-safe skillet to the preheated oven. Bake the chicken for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C), ensuring it is fully cooked through.
- Garnish and Serve: After baking, carefully remove the skillet from the oven. Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the chicken for a fresh herb finish and serve warm.
Notes
- Make sure to use an oven-safe skillet for seamless stovetop-to-oven cooking.
- Check internal temperature with a meat thermometer to avoid under or overcooking.
- You can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter sauce, though it may be less rich.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated up to 3 days and reheated gently on stovetop or microwave.
- For extra flavor, add minced garlic when melting butter before adding liquids.