Description
This One-Pan Boursin Chicken is the ultimate ‘cheat code’ for a gourmet weeknight meal. By using a single puck of Garlic & Fine Herbs Boursin cheese, you create a silky, herb-infused sauce that tastes like it came from a French bistro—all in just 30 minutes with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs chicken breasts (about 3–4 large breasts, butterflied if thick)
- 1 package (5.2 oz) Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs cheese
- 1/2 cup chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Sear the Chicken: Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (165°F). Remove and set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: Lower heat to medium. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, scraping up the flavorful brown bits.
- Make the Sauce: Pour in the chicken broth to deglaze the pan. Add the full block of Boursin cheese, breaking it apart with a spoon. Stir constantly until the cheese melts into a smooth sauce.
- Wilt the Spinach: Add the fresh spinach to the sauce and stir for 1-2 minutes until wilted.
- Combine and Serve: Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning the creamy sauce over the top. Simmer for 1 minute to warm through. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
Pat the chicken very dry with paper towels before seasoning to ensure a perfect golden sear. For a lower-carb option, serve over steamed broccoli or zucchini noodles instead of pasta or rice. If the sauce becomes too thick, whisk in an extra tablespoon of broth until you reach your desired consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 115mg