Boursin Chicken – Creamy Garlic Herb Chicken in 30 Minutes

Boursin Chicken is a simple skillet dinner featuring tender chicken breasts in a creamy, cheesy herb and garlic sauce. The chicken is sliced into thinner pieces, seasoned with garlic powder, salt, and pepper, then cooked in olive oil and butter until done. In the same skillet, onion is softened and lightly browned before chicken broth and Boursin Fine Herbs & Garlic cheese are added to create a smooth sauce. The chicken goes back into the skillet to warm through and soak up the creamy sauce. Ready in about 30 minutes, this is an easy chicken dinner made with a handful of everyday ingredients.

Quick Recipe Snapshot

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: 30 minutes
• Servings: 4
• Method: Skillet
• Category: Dinner

Why You’ll Love This Boursin Chicken

• Ready in 30 minutes: A straightforward skillet recipe for a weeknight dinner.
• Creamy sauce: Boursin cheese and chicken broth create a smooth, cheesy sauce.
• Simple ingredients: The recipe uses chicken, onion, garlic powder, butter, olive oil, and a few other staples.
• One-skillet preparation: The sauce is made in the same skillet used to cook the chicken.
• Easy to finish: Optional fresh parsley adds a simple herb garnish.

Ingredients

• 2 large chicken breasts
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/2 medium onion, chopped
• 3/4 cup chicken broth, low sodium if sensitive to salt
• 1 (5.2 oz) package Boursin Fine Herbs & Garlic cheese, softened
• 1–2 tablespoons chopped parsley, to taste, optional

How to Make Boursin Chicken

1. Slice and season the chicken

Cut the two chicken breasts in half lengthwise to create 4 thinner pieces.

Season the chicken with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

2. Cook the chicken

Add the olive oil and butter to a skillet over medium-high heat.

Let the fats heat for a few minutes, then add the seasoned chicken.

Cook for about 5–6 minutes per side, or until the chicken is cooked through.

Transfer the chicken to a plate and set it aside.

3. Sauté the onion

Add the chopped onion to the same skillet.

Sauté for about 5 minutes, or until the onion is softened and lightly browned.

If the skillet seems dry, add a small splash of additional olive oil.

4. Make the Boursin sauce

Add the chicken broth and softened Boursin cheese to the skillet.

Stir until the cheese has melted into the broth and the sauce is smooth.

Let the sauce bubble for 5 minutes.

If using parsley, stir in the chopped parsley at this point.

5. Return the chicken

Add the cooked chicken back to the skillet along with any juices that accumulated on the plate.

Let the chicken warm through for a couple of minutes.

The sauce should have thickened by this point. If necessary, continue cooking it a little longer.

If the sauce becomes too thick, add another splash of chicken broth.

6. Season and serve

Taste the sauce and add additional salt and pepper if needed.

The supplied recipe notes that the sauce can be fairly salty when regular chicken broth is used.

Serve immediately.

Important Cooking Tips

Cut the chicken evenly

Slicing each breast in half lengthwise creates four thinner pieces and helps them cook through in the skillet.

Don’t rush the onion

Cook the onion for about 5 minutes until softened and lightly browned. This gives it time to develop flavor before the sauce is added.

Use softened Boursin

Softened Boursin cheese incorporates more easily into the chicken broth, helping create a smooth sauce.

Watch the sauce consistency

After the chicken returns to the skillet, the sauce should be thicker. If it needs more time, cook it a little longer. If it becomes too thick, loosen it with another splash of chicken broth.

Check the chicken temperature

The chicken is cooked when an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part reads 165°F.

Be mindful of salt

If using regular chicken broth, the finished sauce may already be fairly salty. Taste before adding more salt.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Boursin Chicken?

It is a skillet chicken dish made with chicken breasts and a creamy sauce containing Boursin Fine Herbs & Garlic cheese and chicken broth.

How long does Boursin Chicken take to make?

The recipe takes 10 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cooking, for a total time of 30 minutes.

What temperature should the chicken reach?

The chicken should reach 165°F when an instant-read thermometer is inserted into the thickest part.

Can I use low-sodium chicken broth?

Yes. The ingredient notes specifically recommend using low-sodium chicken broth if you are sensitive to salt.

What if the Boursin sauce gets too thick?

Add another splash of chicken broth to loosen the sauce, as suggested in the recipe.

Nutrition

Per serving:

• Calories: 347
• Carbohydrates: 3g
• Protein: 27g
• Fat: 25g
• Saturated Fat: 13g
• Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g
• Monounsaturated Fat: 4g
• Trans Fat: 1g
• Cholesterol: 118mg
• Sodium: 547mg
• Potassium: 484mg
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 2g
• Vitamin A: 588 IU
• Vitamin C: 7mg
• Calcium: 39mg
• Iron: 1mg

The supplied recipe notes that nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation.

Final Thoughts

Boursin Chicken is a straightforward skillet meal built around tender chicken and a smooth, cheesy herb sauce. Cooking the chicken, onion, and sauce in the same skillet keeps the process simple, while Boursin Fine Herbs & Garlic provides the creamy finish. With just 30 minutes from start to finish, it is an easy option when you want a comforting chicken dinner without a complicated preparation.

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