Creamy Boursin Chicken Skillet
This Creamy Boursin Chicken Skillet is a cozy, one pan recipe that turns simple ingredients into a delicious dinner the whole family will love. Pan seared chicken cooks up golden brown before getting nestled into a rich, creamy Boursin sauce that’s packed with flavor. The sauce comes together quickly in a large skillet, making cleanup easy and the best part of dinner even better. It’s perfect for busy weeknights but special enough for date night at home. Serve it over your favorite starch to soak up every drop of that dreamy creamy sauce.
Yes! Boneless chicken thigh meat works great and stays very juicy; just adjust cook time slightly.
After searing the chicken, keep the sauce at medium-low heat so the cheese melts smoothly without separating.
Absolutely! Cherry tomatoes, spinach, or mushrooms are great additions and pair nicely with the creamy sauce.
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Ingredient Notes
- Boneless skinless thinly sliced chicken breasts: These skinless chicken breasts cook quickly and stay juicy, creating tender chicken in every bite.
- Unsalted butter: A little tbsp butter adds richness and helps create flavorful browned bits in the pan.
- Olive oil: Olive oil raises the smoke point and helps the chicken sear evenly.
- Yellow onion: Diced onion softens as it cooks, adding sweetness and depth to the sauce.
- Chicken broth: Chicken broth (or chicken stock) deglazes the pan and builds the base of the sauce.
- Boursin cheese (Garlic & Fine Herbs) – Boursin cheese, softened to room temperature, melts smoothly into a creamy, herby sauce.
- Red pepper chili flakes: Adds a touch of heat that balances the richness of the sauce.
- Heavy cream: Heavy cream makes the sauce extra silky and luxurious.
- Fresh parsley: A bright, fresh garnish that finishes the dish beautifully.
Creamy Boursin Chicken Skillet
- Heat 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet pan over medium high heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper and add into the hot skillet.
- Cook for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the chicken is browned and cooked through (with an internal temperature of 165F). Set chicken aside on a plate and cover with foil to seal in the juices.
- Add the diced onions to the skillet. Saute for 3-4 minutes, or until onions are softened. Pour the broth into the pan and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.Simmer until the broth is slightly reduced.
- Add the Boursin cheese and chili flakes to the skillet, simmer, stirring occasionally until the cheese melts. Pour the cream in and simmer for another minute or two until the sauce thickens.
- Return the chicken breasts and their juices back to the pan. Spoon the warm sauce over the chicken.
- Remove skillet from heat, garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately with mashed potatoes, rice, or a side salad. Enjoy!
Creamy Boursin Chicken Skillet
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Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless thinly sliced chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion diced
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 5.2 oz Boursin Cheese used Garlic & Fine Herbs, room temperature
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper chili flakes optional
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet pan over medium high heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper and add into the hot skillet.
- Cook for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the chicken is browned and cooked through (with an internal temperature of 165F). Set chicken aside on a plate and cover with foil to seal in the juices.
- Add the diced onions to the skillet. Saute for 3-4 minutes, or until onions are softened. Pour the broth into the pan and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.Simmer until the broth is slightly reduced.
- Add the Boursin cheese and chili flakes to the skillet, simmer, stirring occasionally until the cheese melts. Pour the cream in and simmer for another minute or two until the sauce thickens.
- Return the chicken breasts and their juices back to the pan. Spoon the warm sauce over the chicken.
- Remove skillet from heat, garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately with mashed potatoes, rice, or a side salad. Enjoy!
Nutrition
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