Creamy Boursin Chicken
Ditch the Takeout Menu: Your New Weeknight Hero is Creamy Boursin Chicken!
Raise your hand if, after a grueling day of emails, meetings, and generally adulting, the thought of cooking makes you want to crawl under the covers. We’ve all been there! But tonight, we’re changing the script.
Forget complicated, multi-step recipes. We’re going straight for the "gourmet-in-a-hurry" playbook with a dish so easy, so ridiculously creamy, and so bursting with flavor, you’ll swear it took you hours: Creamy Boursin Chicken!
This recipe is the definition of minimal effort, maximum flavor. It utilizes a secret weapon—that dreamy, garlicky, herby Boursin cheese—to transform plain chicken breasts into a decadent, restaurant-quality meal in under 30 minutes.
The Secret Weapon: The Boursin Bounce!
The star of this show is the 5.2-oz package of Boursin cheese (Garlic & Fine Herbs is the classic!). Boursin is pre-flavored with everything delicious: garlic, chives, and parsley. When melted into a warm liquid, it instantly creates a luxurious, thick, and perfectly seasoned sauce. No roux needed! This is instant sophistication.
Your Weeknight Superpower: Creamy Boursin Chicken
This recipe moves fast, so have your ingredients prepped!
The Chicken Glow-Up
We start with 4 chicken breasts (or two big ones cut in half!). Give them a good pat down—dry chicken sears better! A quick massage with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder sets the flavor tone. This simple rub gives the chicken a gorgeous color and a savory boost.
Sear and Set Aside
In a large pan (the bigger the better for searing!), cook that seasoned chicken over medium-high heat. You're looking for 5 to 7 minutes per side until they're golden brown and hit that 165∘F internal safety mark. Once cooked, pull them out and set them aside. They need a quick vacation while we make the sauce.
The Magical Sauce Dance
Aromatics Awaken: Toss in your butter, thinly sliced onion, and minced garlic. Sauté them over medium heat until the onions are soft and fragrant (about 5 minutes). Hello, amazing smells!
Deglaze & Delight: Pour in that splash of white wine (about 1/4 cup). Let it bubble up and scrape any browned bits (flavor gold!) from the bottom of the pan.
The Creamy Climax: Pour in the chicken broth, reduce the heat, and then drop in the entire package of Boursin cheese! Whisk and stir until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth, creamy, and bubbling gently. Add salt, pepper, and fresh parsley to finish!
The Reunion
Nestle the cooked chicken breasts back into the pan, spooning that incredible creamy Boursin sauce over the top. Let everything warm through for a minute or two.
Dinner is Served: The Perfect Pairings
The best part about this Boursin Chicken is that it’s a total flavor chameleon. It pairs perfectly with whatever you happen to have lying around:
Go Classic: Serve it over fluffy rice or creamy mashed potatoes (the sauce soaks right in!).
Embrace the Carbs: Toss it with your favorite pasta (penne or linguine work wonders).
Keep it Light: Serve alongside some quick sautéed spinach or roasted broccoli.
Seriously, this creamy chicken is proof that you don't need a thousand ingredients or hours of time to make a memorable meal. It’s quick, easy, and undeniably delicious. Go ahead, treat yourself tonight—you deserve a little Boursin magic!
Creamy Boursin Chicken
Created by Sue Mun
Serves 4
Ingredients
4 (about 2lbs) chicken breasts (i cut my giant two chicken breasts into 4 pieces)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
3 tablespoons butter
1 onion, thinly sliced
4 cloves garlic minced
1/3 cup white wine
1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
1 (5.2-oz) package Boursin cheese
salt&pepper to taste
2 Tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
To Serve
with pasta
with rice
with mashed potatoes
roasted vegetables of your choice
peas
or anything goes
Instructions
Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
Drizzle with olive oil and massage in the paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder.
In a large pan over medium high heat, add in some olive oil. Add the seasoned chicken. Cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked or until the internal temperature is at or above 165F.
Remove the chicken from the pan.
Add in the butter to the same pan and melt it over medium heat. Add in the onions and cook for 3 minutes until the onions soften. Then add in the garlic and cook for a minute until fragrant.
Pour in the white wine to deglaze the pan. Then pour in the chicken broth and the Boursin cheese. Melt the cheese and bring to a simmer. Stir in the fresh parsley.
Add in the cooked chicken to the pan and top with the creamy sauce.
Serve with pasta, rice, or even mashed potatoes!
