Description

This Creamy Boursin Chicken with Herbs and Garlic is an elegant, no-fuss dinner that feels restaurant-worthy yet comes together in under an hour. Golden-seared chicken breasts are nestled into a rich, velvety sauce made with Boursin cheese, cream, and fragrant herbs perfect for spooning over potatoes, rice, or pasta on a cozy night in.

Ingredients

Scale

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
8 ounces Boursin cheese (garlic and herb flavor)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
In a large oven-safe skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and sear for 4–5 minutes per side, until golden brown. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
In the same skillet, pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon.
Stir in the heavy cream, Boursin cheese, dried thyme, and dried rosemary. Whisk or stir until the cheese fully melts and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
Return the seared chicken (and any accumulated juices) to the skillet, nestling the breasts into the sauce. Spoon some of the sauce over the top of each piece.
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
Remove the skillet from the oven and let the chicken rest in the sauce for 5 minutes. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving, spooning plenty of sauce over each portion.

Notes

If your chicken breasts are very thick, you can slice them horizontally into cutlets so they cook more evenly and quickly.
The sauce will thicken slightly as it rests; if you prefer a thinner sauce, whisk in a splash of warm broth or cream before serving.
Taste the sauce before adding extra salt Boursin and broth both contain sodium, so you may need less than you think.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Stovetop & Oven-Baked
Cuisine: American / European-inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (1/4 of recipe)
Calories: 480 kcal (approx.)
Sugar: 2 g (approx.)
Sodium: 650 mg (approx., varies by broth and cheese)
Fat: 35 g (approx.)
Saturated Fat: 18 g (approx.)
Unsaturated Fat: 16–17 g (approx.)
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 6 g (approx.)
Fiber: 0 g
Protein: 36 g (approx.)
Cholesterol: 170 mg (approx.)

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