Boursin Chicken
Boursin Chicken is a rich and creamy dish featuring tender chicken breasts coated in garlic and herbs Boursin cheese. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
For the chicken
- 2 pieces 250g/9oz chicken breasts Sliced horizontally for even cooking.
- 40 g plain/all-purpose flour For dredging.
- 1 tsp salt Adjust to taste.
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper Adjust according to preference.
- 1 tbsp olive oil For cooking.
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter Preferably unsalted.
- 2 pieces shallots Very finely diced.
- 100-120 g baby spinach leaves Optional.
- 180 ml chicken stock
- 150 g Boursin garlic & herbs cheese At room temperature.
- as needed tbsp olive oil For sautéing shallots and spinach.
- as needed salt & pepper For seasoning to taste.
Instructions
Preparation
- Slice each chicken breast horizontally to create four even-sized pieces.
Dredging
- In a large shallow dish, combine flour, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, and black pepper. Whisk until combined.
- Dredge each piece of chicken in the mixture, ensuring each piece is well-coated, then shake off any excess.
Cooking Chicken
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large pan over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken pieces to the pan. Cook until golden brown and cooked through, approximately 3-4 minutes per side.
- Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
Sautéing Spinach (Optional)
- Lower the heat to medium and if using spinach, toss it in the same pan and cook until wilted.
- Remove spinach from the pan and set aside.
Sautéing Shallots
- Add finely diced shallots to the pan and sauté until soft and golden.
Creating the Sauce
- Pour in chicken stock, scraping up any browned bits from the pan.
- Stir in Boursin cheese, allowing it to blend into the stock until the sauce thickens.
Combining
- Return sautéed spinach and juices from the resting chicken to the pan, and simmer for 30 seconds.
Finishing
- Return the chicken pieces to the pan, coating them with the sauce and heating through for a minute.
- Taste sauce and adjust seasoning as necessary before serving.
Serving
- Serve with creamy mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, rice, or a fresh salad.
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Notes
Make sure Boursin cheese is at room temperature for best blending. Don’t rush the sautéing process for shallots and allow sauce to thicken properly.