Creamy Boursin Chicken
Creamy Boursin chicken is an easy, indulgent dish you can have on the table in under 30 minutes. This chicken is perfectly seasoned and seared then smothered in an indulgent cheesy, cream sauce. Perfect over pasta or mashed potatoes!
Servings: 4
Calories: 538kcal
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts trimmed of fat and pounded flat
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/2 small white onion peeled & thinly sliced
- 3 tsp minced garlic
- 1 5.2 oz pkg boursin cheese
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- Parmesan cheese for garnish
- fresh herbs for garnish
Instructions
- Add all of the seasonings to a mixing bowl, then whisk them together until evenly combined.1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- Add the prepared chicken to the mixing bowl, drizzle the oil evenly out over top, and turn the chicken to evenly coat.4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to a large skillet set over medium high heat. When hot add the chicken and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until nicely browned on each side. Check the temperature and when it's 160° transfer it to a waiting plate where the residual heat will continue cooking it through.
- Add the butter to the same skillet to melt, stir in the onions, and cook until they're translucent- stirring often. Add the garlic and cook for 60 seconds. Add the broth to the skillet to deglaze the pan, scraping any browned bits off the bottom with a sturdy spoon.2 tbsp butter, 1/2 small white onion, 3 tsp minced garlic, 3/4 cup chicken broth
- Reduce the heat to low and add the cheese to the skillet, stirring until it's melted and smooth. Let the sauce simmer, just until it's thickened.1 5.2 oz pkg boursin cheese
- Add the chicken back to the pan, spoon the sauce evenly out overtop, and serve warm.Parmesan cheese, fresh herbs
Notes
- When you pound the chicken, make sure you pound it to a fairly uniform thickness.
- Don't skip pounding the chicken. It makes the chicken nice and tender and helps it to cook quickly and evenly.
- Adjust the seasonings to your liking.
Nutrition
Calories: 538kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 51g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 199mg | Sodium: 1283mg | Potassium: 895mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 872IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 1mg