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Tasty One-Pan Boursin Chicken

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This half-hour chicken meal pairs seared chicken with a rich sauce blended from Boursin cheese, white wine, and fresh herbs. Everything cooks in one pan so cleanup's a snap.

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Emily Watson
Updated on Thu, 13 Mar 2025 05:20:18 GMT
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I wanna tell you about my go-to One-Skillet Boursin Chicken! It's amazing how this dish turns basic ingredients into something that feels fancy in just half an hour. The smooth Boursin sauce is absolutely wonderful and goes great with tons of different meats.

Dinnertime Wonder

What's awesome about this dish is how fancy it tastes while being super quick to throw together. The whole thing happens in a single pan so there's way less cleanup and the sauce well it's just incredible. This is perfect when you want something impressive but don't have forever to spend cooking.

What You'll Need

  • Avocado Oil: Great for high-heat cooking when browning your chicken.
  • Thin-Cut Chicken Breasts: Cooks quickly and stays tender throughout.
  • Mustard Powder: Brings a nice background flavor kick.
  • Garlic Powder: Makes the chicken taste even better.
  • Oregano and Dried Parsley: Adds herby notes for better flavor balance.
  • Salt and Pepper: Add to your liking but remember the sauce has salt too.
  • Butter: Gives the sauce its velvety richness.
  • Shallot and Garlic: The tasty foundation for your sauce.
  • Dry White Wine: Gives tang and complexity. Swap for chicken broth if you want.
  • Chicken Broth: Makes a wonderful sauce base when mixed with cheese.
  • Grated Parmesan Cheese: Adds savory goodness and thickens the sauce.
  • Half and Half: Makes the sauce silky. Try heavy cream for extra richness.
  • Boursin Cheese: The star ingredient that makes this dish special.
  • Fresh Thyme: Gives a fragrant finish that lifts the whole dish.

Cooking Steps

Get Your Chicken Ready
Mix salt, pepper, mustard powder, garlic powder, oregano, and dried parsley to coat thin chicken breasts. Heat up some oil in a non-stick pan over medium-high heat, then cook chicken about 3-5 minutes each side until done. Set aside but keep warm.
Cook Your Flavor Base
Using that same pan, drop in butter and cook your chopped shallots and garlic until they turn clear, around 3 minutes.
Scrape Up the Good Stuff
Pour in your white wine and use a spoon to scrape all those tasty bits from the pan bottom. Let it bubble until it's reduced by half, about 3 minutes.
Make Your Amazing Sauce
Pour in chicken broth and add Boursin cheese, stirring until everything melts together. Add your Parmesan, half and half, fresh thyme, and dried parsley. Let it gently bubble for 5 minutes.
Finish and Enjoy
Put chicken back in the pan, coat it with sauce, and warm everything through. Serve alongside your favorite sides.

Storage Secrets

This chicken works great for planning ahead! It stays good in your fridge for up to 4 days and you can even stick it in the freezer for 3 months. When you warm it up just add a little chicken broth to keep the sauce nice and creamy.

Switch Things Up

I'm always playing around with this recipe! Swap chicken for salmon or steak for something different or toss in some spinach right at the end. Try different Boursin flavors for a totally new meal and chicken thighs are super tasty in this too.

Cooking Tricks

Take the Boursin out of the fridge early so it melts better in your sauce. Always grab a block of Parmesan and grate it yourself it tastes way better. And make sure to flatten your chicken breasts so they cook evenly throughout.

What To Serve With It

The sauce tastes incredible poured over mashed potatoes or rice which soak up every bit of flavor. If I want something lighter I'll go with roasted veggies on the side and when I'm feeling like a treat it's amazing with pasta!

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Frequently Asked Questions

→ What can I substitute for Boursin cheese?

Can't find Boursin? Try blending 4 ounces of soft cream cheese with 1/2 teaspoon each of garlic powder and dried herbs, plus a tiny bit of salt for a similar taste.

→ What type of white wine works best?

Go for a dry white like Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio that you'd normally drink. Don't want alcohol? Just use extra chicken broth with a tiny splash of white wine vinegar instead.

→ Can I make this ahead of time?

It's tastiest when fresh, but you can make the sauce earlier and warm it up gently later. Cook your chicken right before eating for best flavor. You might need to add a bit more cream or broth when warming the sauce.

→ What sides go well with this dish?

The rich sauce goes great with mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta. Add some roasted veggies or a simple green salad to round out your meal. Feel free to drizzle extra sauce over your sides too.

→ Why use thin-cut chicken breasts?

Thin chicken cooks fast and stays juicy throughout. Got regular thick breasts? Just cut them in half or pound them flat for even cooking.

Conclusion

This single-pan Boursin chicken dish provides a speedy yet impressive dinner option. With its silky, herb-filled sauce and nicely browned chicken, you'll enjoy a wonderful meal ready in just half an hour.

Boursin Chicken

A classy chicken meal featuring a smooth Boursin cheese sauce that's a breeze to make in just one pan. The versatile sauce tastes amazing with beef or seafood too.

Prep Time
10 Minutes
Cook Time
20 Minutes
Total Time
30 Minutes

Category: Poultry

Difficulty: Intermediate

Cuisine: American

Yield: 4 Servings (4 servings)

Dietary: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free

Ingredients

01 One tablespoon of avocado oil.
02 Four thin-cut chicken breasts without skin or bones.
03 Half teaspoon of mustard powder.
04 Half teaspoon of garlic powder.
05 Half teaspoon of dried oregano.
06 Half teaspoon of dried parsley.
07 Half teaspoon of salt, split up.
08 Freshly ground black pepper according to your liking.
09 Two tablespoons of butter.
10 One small shallot, finely chopped.
11 One clove of garlic, finely chopped.
12 Quarter cup of dry white wine.
13 One cup of chicken broth.
14 One 5.2 oz package of softened Boursin cheese.
15 Half cup of half and half.
16 Third cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
17 Two fresh sprigs of thyme.
18 Two teaspoons of dried parsley.

Instructions

Step 01

Rub the chicken with pepper, salt, garlic powder, oregano, mustard powder, and dried parsley.

Step 02

Pour oil into a big non-stick pan and turn heat to medium-high. Brown the chicken for about 3-5 minutes on each side until done inside. Set aside on a plate.

Step 03

Drop butter into the same pan. Cook the chopped shallots and garlic until they turn clear, around 3 minutes. Pour in the wine and scrape the tasty brown bits from the bottom. Let it bubble down to half.

Step 04

Pour in the broth and add the Boursin cheese. Stir until the cheese melts and everything gets thicker. Add in the half and half, Parmesan, thyme, and dried parsley. Let it simmer for 5 minutes.

Step 05

Put the chicken back in the pan and warm it up in the sauce. Taste and add more seasoning if you want.

Notes

  1. This yummy sauce works great with fish or steak too.
  2. Pick a white wine you'd happily drink yourself.

Tools You'll Need

  • Big non-stick frying pan.
  • Cutting board with knife.
  • Working cooktop.

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Contains milk products.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 584
  • Total Fat: 39 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 11 g
  • Protein: 41 g