5.0 from 9 votes
Boursin Chicken
Boursin chicken features tender chicken breast smothered in a garlic herb sauce of Boursin cheese, white wine, and more. This chicken boursin recipe is a keeper.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 225 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts cut in half lengthwise
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ medium onion chopped
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup dry white wine
- 1 pkg (5.2 oz) Boursin cheese, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper and heat the olive oil in a large saute pan. Cook the chicken for 4 minutes per side and move to a plate and keep warm.
- Cook the onion in the pan with the chicken drippings for 3 minutes, then add the garlic and continue cooking for an additional minute.
- Stir in the chicken broth and wine and simmer for 4 minutes.
- Add the Boursin cheese and stir until melted and the sauce is creamy.
- Add the chicken back into the pan and sprinkle with parsley.
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Notes
- Storage:Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Tips:
- For an in-depth list of what to serve with this crazy great dish, take a look at that link and I'm sure that you will find something to suit your fancy and make you the talk of the town...the options are just that good!
- If you're like me and want even more options for side dishes, take a gander at that list and the whole world of sides will open up to you!
- For some amazing side dish ideas that will have everyone wanting more, go to What to Serve With Coq Au Vin.
- Use a meat thermometer to check the chicken. The chicken is cooked when it reaches 165°. Do not overcook or the chicken will get dried out.
- This is delicious served on its own or over potatoes or rice.
- Make sure to taste your sauce as you cook so that you can adjust seasoning accordingly and make sure it's perfectly flavored every time.
- Pound thick breasts to a uniform ½-inch thickness for even cooking.
- Season the chicken before cooking it in the pan.
Nutrition Information
Calories
225kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
73mg
(24%)
Sodium
535mg
(22%)
Potassium
471mg
(13%)
Fiber
0.3g
(1%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
39IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
16mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 225
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 225kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 535mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 471mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 39IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.