Description
A creamy and luxurious chicken dish with rich Boursin sauce, garlic, and fine herbs, perfect for family gatherings and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz Boursin cheese with garlic and fine herbs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh herbs (parsley, thyme, or chives) for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until it shimmers.
- Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet. Cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Set the chicken aside on a plate while preparing the sauce.
- Sauté the minced garlic in the same skillet for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Create the creamy base by stirring in the heavy cream and allowing it to simmer and thicken slightly.
- Incorporate the Boursin cheese, stirring until melted into a smooth sauce.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, coating it thoroughly with the sauce.
- Final cook for an additional 2-3 minutes for the flavors to meld.
- Garnish with freshly chopped herbs before serving.
Notes
Pairs well with rice, mashed potatoes, or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 723mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg