Easy Creamy Boursin Chicken
A simple, flavorful, and comforting one-skillet chicken dish with a creamy Boursin cheese sauce and wilted spinach. Perfect for weeknights and impress guests.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 chicken breasts
Ingredients
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Main ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (Pat them nice and dry)
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt (for seasoning)
- 2 teaspoons black pepper (for seasoning)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for searing chicken)
- 0.5 cup chicken stock (for sauce base)
- 1 (5.2 ounce) package Garlic & Fine Herbs Boursin Cheese (the secret ingredient)
- 2 cups chopped spinach (for color and a healthy boost)
Instructions
- Pat chicken breasts dry with a paper towel. Season generously on all sides with kosher salt and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside on a plate.
- Pour chicken stock into the same skillet, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
- Add Boursin cheese to the skillet with the chicken stock. Stir gently until melted and smooth, creating a creamy sauce.
- Return the seared chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce.
- Reduce heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C).
- Stir in the chopped spinach until wilted.
- Serve the chicken with the creamy sauce spooned over it.
Notes
This recipe is fast, easy, and crowd-pleasing. It’s great served with pasta, rice, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread.
Find it online: https://speedydishes.com/easy-creamy-boursin-chicken/