Description
Creamy chicken with boursin sauce with garlic and fine herbs elevates classic French comfort cooking to spectacular heights. Rich cheese and tender chicken create a quick weeknight dinner perfect for home chefs seeking elegant Mediterranean flavors you’ll savor with delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp dried thyme (or 1 tsp fresh thyme)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¾ cup (180 ml) low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 package (5.2 oz/147 g) Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs Cheese
- ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional, for depth of flavor)
- 2 tbsps chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Seasoning: Generously coat chicken breasts with a harmonious blend of garlic powder, salt, and pepper, ensuring comprehensive flavor coverage.
- Skillet Preparation: Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat, creating a golden, aromatic cooking surface.
- Searing Technique: Carefully place seasoned chicken into the hot skillet, cooking for 5-6 minutes per side until a crisp, caramelized exterior develops and internal temperature reaches 165°F/74°C.
- Resting Phase: Transfer chicken to a clean plate, allowing juices to redistribute and maintain peak tenderness for 3-5 minutes.
- Sauce Creation: Utilize the same skillet to craft a creamy Boursin sauce, incorporating the pan’s flavorful remnants and the soft, herbaceous Boursin cheese.
- Finishing Touch: Gently nestle the rested chicken into the luxurious Boursin sauce, ensuring each piece is generously coated with the rich, garlic and herb-infused cream.
- Plating: Serve immediately, drizzling any remaining sauce over the chicken and accompanying side dishes for a complete, restaurant-quality presentation.
Notes
- Maintain Even Coating: Ensure uniform seasoning by patting chicken dry before applying spices, preventing moisture from diluting the flavor profile.
- Control Skillet Temperature: Use medium-high heat to achieve golden-brown sear without burning, balancing crispy exterior with juicy interior.
- Check Internal Temperature: Use a reliable meat thermometer to confirm 165°F/74°C, eliminating guesswork and ensuring food safety.
- Rest Chicken Properly: Let chicken rest 3-5 minutes after cooking to allow juices to redistribute, guaranteeing maximum moisture and tenderness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 43 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg