Cook, Learn, and Share to Fight Hunger.
 
Everyday Dishes

Chicken with a Boursin cheese Sauce

4 servings
France Simmering, Pan Frying

Chicken in Boursin Cheese Sauce features tender, pan-seared chicken in a rich, creamy Boursin cheese sauce. Seasoned with salt and pepper, the chicken is bathed in a velvety blend of chicken broth and heavy cream, creating a savory delight. Optionally enhanced with dried thyme, this dish is garnished with fresh...

Read more

... parsley for a finishing touch. Enjoy this succulent chicken in a luscious cheese sauce over rice or pasta for a delightful and satisfying meal.

Read less
0x
Bill Bill Resident Chef
February 5, 2024
  • 25 min.
  • 25 min.
  • 1/5
Print

Ingredients:

Chicken:

Sauce:

Optional for garnish:

  • shallot - fresh and finely chopped
  • chives - fresh and finely chopped
  • parsley - fresh and finely chopped
  • thyme - fresh and finely chopped

Tools:

Recipes

Best served with:

Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Directions:

1. Chicken preparation:

1.1.

Cut or lightly pound the chicken breasts into thinner pieces so they cook evenly.

1.2. Season both sides of the breasts with:

½ TSP of garlic powder (ammount of all, adjust if needed)
1 TSP of Italian seasoning (ammount of all, adjust if needed)
Kosher salt
pepper – ideally freshly ground

1.3. Preheat saute pan on medium-high heat with 1 TSBP of olive oil:

Seasoned chicken from previous step

Cook for about 6 minutes on each side or until cooked through and no longer pink. *

1.4.

Transfer the chicken to a plate then and set aside for a late step.

2. Sauce:

2.1. Return the saute pan to the burner and add:

2 TBSP of unsalted butter

And let it fully melt.

2.2. Add:

1 shallot – finely chopped

Sauté until softened.

2.3. Add:

1 cup of chicken broth/stock
1 package of Boursin cheese – room temperature

Stir and melt the cheese until you have a creamy sauce.

2.4. Add:

½ cup of heavy cream
½ cup of parmesan – grated

Whisk and allow the sauce to heat through and thicken (usually about 5 minutes).

3. Assemble and serve:

3.1.

Add the chicken back into the skillet and let it warm through for a couple of minutes.

3.2.

Season with salt & pepper if needed and serve over mashed potatoes.

* Check with a food thermometer to make sure that you have reached the minimum recommended safe serving temperature for poultry of 165°F.
Kitchen Guide

Poultry

The USDA minimum safe internal temperature is 165°F.

The popular serving temperature is the same as the minimum serving temperature.

Read More
About the Author:
BillResident Chef
# 2
  • Published Recipes: 18
  • Av. Recipe Evaluation:
  • Location: Demotte , USA
  • Member since: 2023-10-16
Profile & Recipes

Add My Review

If you want to add your review, you must log in.

Log In Join for Free

Disclaimer

All content and information (including recipes, articles, and other materials) on CookingHub.com are the opinions of the authors and are not intended to provide dietary, medical, legal, or political advice. Consult with a professional before deciding to follow these opinions.

Authors and www.CookingHub.com (operated by CookingHub Foundation) are not responsible for any part of any possible outcome or its consequences, which include (but are not limited to):

  • Any health risk related to the handling of food, food quality, and/or not following USDA recommendations (including minimum safe serving temperatures and other guidelines).
  • Safety during preparation, including the handling of equipment and the equipment’s suitability for food preparation.
  • Improper performance of cooking techniques.
  • Sourcing of ingredients, providing tools, equipment, and anything else related to the preparation and consumption of the products of this recipe.
  • Nutritional data and information and diet-related information (and their accuracy). It is important to consult with your medical provider to ensure that the diet you are considering is suitable for you and to verify the information provided before proceeding.
  • The overall outcome of following recipes, including the look and taste of the final product.
  • Possible errors in articles and recipes (including incorrectly or unclearly explained steps and directions).
  • Typos.

All readers (users and visitors of www.CookingHub.com) are responsible for evaluating the recipes and articles and making their own decisions about whether to follow the steps and recommendations. They must ensure that the ingredients and steps fit with their dietary restrictions and avoid preparation methods that could pose a health risk due to an unsuitable diet.