Description
Succulent chicken breasts dance with creamy Boursin cheese and fragrant herbs in this French-inspired culinary masterpiece. Elegant yet simple, this dish promises to elevate weeknight dinners with its rich flavors and sophisticated charm, ensuring you savor every luxurious bite.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds or 680 grams)
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil or butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
Sauce Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) chicken broth
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1 package (5.2 ounces or 147 grams) Boursin Cheese with Garlic & Fine Herbs
Garnish:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Meticulously dry chicken breasts using paper towels, then generously season both sides with salt, pepper, and optional smoked paprika for enhanced flavor profile.
- Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil or butter until shimmering. Carefully place seasoned chicken breasts and sear for 4-5 minutes per side, achieving a golden-brown exterior that locks in moisture.
- Remove chicken from skillet and reduce heat to medium. Deglaze the pan with chicken broth, scraping up caramelized bits from the bottom to intensify the sauce’s depth.
- Whisk heavy cream and Boursin cheese into the skillet, stirring continuously until the sauce transforms into a silky, luxurious consistency without any visible cheese lumps.
- Gently return seared chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them into the creamy sauce. Spoon sauce over the chicken and allow to simmer for 8-10 minutes, ensuring internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C) for safe consumption.
- Once chicken is perfectly cooked, transfer to serving plates and lavish with additional sauce. Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant garnish.
- Accompany the dish with your preferred side such as al dente pasta, fluffy rice, or roasted seasonal vegetables for a complete, restaurant-quality meal.
Notes
- Use fresh chicken breasts for the best flavor and texture, ensuring they are evenly sized for consistent cooking.
- Pat chicken completely dry before seasoning to achieve a perfect golden-brown sear without steaming the meat.
- Adjust heat carefully when making the sauce to prevent cream from separating or burning.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or Greek yogurt and use less Boursin cheese.
- Gluten-free option: Verify Boursin cheese ingredients and serve over cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles.
- Enhance protein absorption by allowing chicken to rest for 3-5 minutes after cooking before slicing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 355 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 920 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg