Name: Boursin Chicken Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: French-inspired
Ingredients: 4 chicken cutlets (or 2 large chicken breasts, sliced in half lengthwise to make thinner cutlets); ¾ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon butter; 3 cloves garlic (minced); ½ cup chicken broth; 1 (5.2 ounce) package Garlic & Fine Herbs Boursin cheese; Chopped fresh parsley (for garnish, optional)

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Introduction

This Boursin Chicken recipe is a quick and delicious way to elevate your weeknight dinner. Tender chicken cutlets are cooked to perfection and topped with a creamy, flavorful garlic and herb Boursin cheese sauce. It’s rich, comforting, and ready in under 30 minutes.

The image shows three browned chicken breasts partially covered in a thick, creamy pale yellow sauce inside a white pan with a handle. The sauce has a smooth texture and is sprinkled with chopped green herbs and ground black pepper. The pan rests on a white cloth with gray stripes, placed on a white marbled textured surface. In the background, there are a white bowl with mashed potatoes topped with black pepper, two clear glass salt and pepper shakers, and a small round wooden plate with more chopped green herbs. A few fresh green parsley leaves are also scattered on the surface near the pan. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

4 chicken cutlets (or 2 large chicken breasts, sliced in half lengthwise to make thinner cutlets)
¾ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
3 cloves garlic (minced)
½ cup chicken broth
1 (5.2 ounce) package Garlic & Fine Herbs Boursin cheese
Chopped fresh parsley (for garnish, optional)

Instructions

Step 1: Season the chicken cutlets with salt and black pepper on both sides.
Step 2: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 3–4 minutes per side, or until browned and cooked through. Cook in batches if your skillet is small. Remove the chicken and cover to keep warm.
Step 3: Add butter to the same skillet. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, just until fragrant.
Step 4: Pour in the chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the skillet with a spoon. Let it simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.
Step 5: Stir in the Boursin cheese, breaking it up with a spoon. Whisk gently until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
Step 6: Return the chicken to the skillet. Spoon the sauce over each piece and let everything simmer together for 2 to 3 minutes to meld flavors.
Step 7: Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired. Serve immediately over mashed potatoes, pasta, or rice.

Tips & Variations

For extra flavor, try adding a splash of white wine to the sauce before adding the chicken broth.
If you prefer, substitute boneless, skinless chicken thighs for juicier meat.
Use fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary alongside parsley to enhance the aroma.
Serve with steamed vegetables or a simple green salad to balance the creamy sauce.

Storage

Store leftover Boursin Chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a skillet over low heat or in the microwave to avoid drying out the chicken. You may need to add a splash of chicken broth to loosen the sauce when reheating.

How to Serve

The image shows a white round plate with three main layers of food. The bottom layer is creamy white mashed potatoes with a soft, fluffy texture. The middle layer is a light golden brown cooked chicken breast that has some grill marks. On top is a thick, creamy white sauce with specks of chopped herbs and black pepper, covering the chicken partly and spilling onto the potatoes. On the right side of the plate are bright green broccoli florets with a slightly shiny surface, indicating they are cooked but still crisp. In the background, a silver fork rests on the left side of the plate, and the entire dish is set on a white marbled surface. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use plain cream cheese instead of Boursin?

While plain cream cheese can work in a pinch, Boursin has added garlic and herbs that provide a unique flavor. To mimic Boursin, add garlic powder and dried herbs to the cream cheese before melting.

Is it possible to make this recipe dairy-free?

To make a dairy-free version, substitute the Boursin with a dairy-free cream cheese alternative and use olive oil instead of butter. The flavor will be different, but you can add extra garlic and herbs to enhance it.