Description
Succulent chicken meets creamy Boursin in this French-inspired culinary delight that promises comfort and elegance. Rich, velvety sauce embraces tender chicken, delivering a gourmet experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs or 680 grams)
Cooking Fats and Liquids:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) chicken broth
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) heavy cream
Seasonings and Cheese:
- 1 package (5.2 ounces or 147 grams) Boursin Cheese with Garlic and Fine Herbs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by patting dry and generously seasoning with salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika to enhance natural flavors and promote a golden crust.
- Warm olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then sear chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until a rich golden brown develops, focusing on creating a flavorful exterior without fully cooking through.
- Lower heat to medium and deglaze the pan with chicken broth, carefully scraping up caramelized bits to intensify the sauce’s depth and complexity.
- Incorporate heavy cream and Boursin cheese, stirring continuously until the sauce transforms into a luxuriously smooth and creamy consistency.
- Gently return chicken to the skillet, nestling pieces into the sauce and allowing them to simmer for 8-10 minutes until reaching an internal temperature of 165°F, occasionally spooning sauce over the meat.
- If sauce becomes too thick, thin with additional broth to maintain a silky texture.
- Finish by garnishing with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately alongside your preferred accompaniment like pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes, complemented by roasted vegetables.
Notes
- Choose high-quality Boursin cheese for maximum flavor intensity and creamy texture.
- Pat chicken completely dry before seasoning to ensure perfect golden-brown searing and prevent steaming.
- Control heat carefully when making sauce to prevent cream from separating or burning.
- Customize recipe by swapping Boursin with other soft herbed cheeses like goat cheese or cream cheese for dietary variations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 481
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 713 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 152 mg