Description
Creamy Boursin Chicken Garlic Herbs is an easy, 30-minute skillet dinner featuring tender chicken simmered in a rich garlic herb sauce made with Boursin cheese. Perfect for busy nights or cozy dinners—serve with mashed potatoes, pasta, or crusty bread for a restaurant-quality meal at home!
Ingredients
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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
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2 tbsp olive oil
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2 tbsp butter
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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½ tsp salt
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½ tsp black pepper
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1 tsp paprika
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1 (5.2 oz) package Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs cheese
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½ cup chicken broth
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½ cup heavy cream
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1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
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1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
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Optional for serving: mashed potatoes, pasta, crusty bread, green beans, or asparagus
Instructions
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Pat chicken dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and paprika.
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In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high until foamy.
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Sear chicken 5–6 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
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In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Add chicken broth, scraping up browned bits. Simmer 2 minutes.
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Lower heat, whisk in Boursin cheese until melted and smooth.
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Stir in cream, parsley, and thyme until sauce is velvety.
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Return chicken to pan, spoon sauce over top, and simmer until chicken reaches 165°F.
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Serve with sides and garnish with extra herbs and pepper.
Notes
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For a substitute: blend 4 oz cream cheese with garlic powder and dried herbs.
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Adjust sauce thickness with more broth or simmer time.
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Use a meat thermometer for best results.
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Leftovers reheat beautifully—just add a splash of cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 580 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Protein: 38 g