Description
This easy and flavorful 4-Ingredient Boursin Chicken dish features tender chicken cutlets cooked to perfection and served with a creamy, herbaceous Boursin cheese sauce. Ready in just 25 minutes, it's an elegant yet simple skillet recipe perfect for weeknight dinners or casual entertaining.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 4 chicken breast cutlets (thinly sliced chicken breasts, about 1 pound total)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil (or olive oil, for cooking)
Sauce
- 3/4 cup chicken broth (plus more if needed)
- 1 package (5.3 ounces) Boursin Fine Herbs & Garlic cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced (or substitute minced fresh chives)
Instructions
- Prep Chicken: Pat the thinly sliced chicken cutlets dry with paper towels. Season both sides lightly with salt and pepper to enhance the flavor of the meat.
- Cook Chicken: Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the chicken cutlets and cook for about 5 to 6 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 160-165°F and the chicken is no longer pink in the center. If the oil splatters or the chicken cooks too quickly on the outside, reduce heat to medium and cover the skillet with a lid as needed. Once cooked, transfer chicken to a plate and set aside.
- Make Gravy: Pour the chicken broth into the same skillet and add the softened Boursin cheese, breaking it up into crumbles. Whisk the mixture thoroughly, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom to incorporate more flavor. Reduce heat to medium-low and let the sauce gently simmer for 3 to 5 minutes until smooth and slightly thickened. Stir in the minced fresh parsley to brighten the sauce.
- Finish & Serve: Lower heat to low and return the cooked chicken along with any accumulated juices back into the skillet. Spoon the Boursin sauce over the chicken, allowing it to warm through for 2 to 3 minutes. If the sauce thickens too much, whisk in additional chicken broth to reach desired consistency. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- Use thinly sliced chicken breast cutlets for even, quick cooking. If unavailable, slice regular chicken breasts horizontally to about 1/2 inch thickness.
- Do not use Boursin crumbles; the soft cheese package is necessary for the creamy sauce.
- For a dairy-free alternative, try substituting the Boursin cheese with a suitable creamy non-dairy cheese, but note flavor differences.
- Adjust seasoning and herbs to taste; fresh minced chives work well as a parsley substitute.
- Serve with rice, pasta, or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French-inspired
