Creamy Boursin Chicken Delight (Printable Version)

Tender chicken breasts simmered in a luscious garlic and Boursin cheese sauce for an easy dinner.

# What You 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

# How to Make It:

01 - Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
02 - Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken 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 continuously until cheese melts completely and sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
05 - Stir in fresh parsley and dried thyme. Combine well with the sauce.
06 - Return chicken breasts to the skillet. Simmer for 7–10 minutes, turning occasionally, until chicken is fully cooked through and sauce has thickened slightly.
07 - Taste sauce and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Garnish with extra fresh parsley before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The sauce comes together in minutes but tastes like it simmered all afternoon
  • It is forgiving enough for weeknight chaos yet impressive enough for dinner guests
02 -
  • The sauce thickens as it stands, so do not worry if it looks slightly thin right after melting the cheese
  • Garlic burns faster than you expect, so keep it moving once it hits the pan
03 -
  • Use a skillet large enough to hold all the chicken without overlapping
  • Let the chicken rest for a couple minutes before serving so the juices redistribute

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