Description
Succulent chicken meets luxurious Boursin sauce in this French-inspired culinary delight. Creamy garlic and herb notes elevate simple ingredients into an elegant dinner that brings Parisian comfort directly to your plate.
Ingredients
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Main Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Seasonings and Spices:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme (or 1 teaspoon fresh thyme)
Cooking Base and Sauce Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¾ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 (5.2-ounce/147 grams) package Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs Cheese
- ½ cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional, for depth of flavor)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Thoroughly coat each chicken breast with a blend of aromatic seasonings, ensuring an even distribution of garlic powder, salt, and pepper across both surfaces for maximum flavor infusion.
- Create a sizzling base in a spacious skillet by melting together olive oil and butter, allowing the fats to combine and heat to a shimmering medium-high temperature.
- Carefully place the seasoned chicken breasts into the hot skillet, allowing them to develop a rich golden-brown crust that seals in moisture and enhances visual appeal.
- Cook each side of the chicken for approximately 5-6 minutes, rotating only once to maintain an ideal sear and prevent moisture loss.
- Verify the chicken’s doneness by confirming an internal temperature of 165°F/74°C, which guarantees safe and perfectly cooked meat.
- Gently transfer the beautifully seared chicken onto a clean plate, reserving the flavorful skillet for the upcoming sauce preparation.
- Allow the chicken to rest momentarily, which helps redistribute internal juices and maintain optimal tenderness before serving.
Notes
- Choose skinless, boneless chicken breasts for a lean and quick-cooking protein that absorbs the creamy sauce beautifully.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches safe internal temperature without overcooking, which prevents dry meat.
- Swap regular Boursin for light or low-fat versions to reduce calories while maintaining rich, herbal flavor profile.
- For gluten-free adaptation, confirm Boursin cheese is gluten-free and use alternative thickening agents like cornstarch instead of flour if making a roux-based sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg