Creamy Boursin Chicken Dish (Printable)

Tender chicken breasts in a luscious garlicky cheese sauce with herbs and cream.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 teaspoon salt
03 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
04 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
05 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

→ Sauce

06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 5.3 ounces (1 package) Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs cheese
08 - ½ cup chicken broth
09 - ½ cup heavy cream
10 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
11 - ½ teaspoon dried thyme

# Directions:

01 - Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and black pepper.
02 - Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until butter foams. Add chicken breasts and sear for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and nearly cooked through. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
03 - Reduce heat to medium. Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn.
04 - Add Boursin cheese, chicken broth, and heavy cream to the skillet. Stir constantly until the cheese melts completely and the sauce becomes smooth and velvety.
05 - Stir in fresh parsley and dried thyme. Allow the sauce to simmer for 1 minute to infuse the flavors.
06 - Return chicken breasts to the skillet. Simmer for 7–10 minutes, turning once or twice, until chicken is fully cooked (internal temperature reaches 165°F) and the sauce has thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon.
07 - Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed. Transfer to serving plates and garnish with extra fresh parsley.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The sauce comes together in minutes but tastes like something from a French bistro
  • Its practically foolproof even on chaotic weeknights
02 -
  • Dont skip drying the chicken before searingsurface moisture is the enemy of that perfect golden crust
  • Let the sauce rest off the heat for a couple minutes before serving it will thicken slightly as it cools
03 -
  • Use a meat thermometer to avoid overcooking165°F is your target for juicy chicken
  • Warm your broth slightly before adding it to the pan for faster melting

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