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Boursin chicken with mashed potatoes and broccoli
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Boursin Chicken

Tender chicken cooked with a velvety cheese sauce made easily with Boursin Cheese!
Course Company Dinner, Dinner
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 19 minutes
Total Time 29 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 346kcal
Author Kathi & Rachel

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 boneless chicken breasts
  • 1/4 cup white onion - minced
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock - low sodium is recommended
  • 5 ounce package Boursin Cheese Fine Herb and Garlic or make your own! Get the recipe here.
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard - if desired. Omit if you don't care for it.
  • parsley for garnish if desired

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet to medium high heat.
  • Pat dry chicken breasts with a paper towel and lightly sprinkle salt and pepper on each side. (go light on the salt. Boursin is a bit salty)
  • Sear chicken breasts in skillet for 5-6 minute on each side or until the internal temp reacahes 165 degrees. Remove to a plate, cover with foil.
  • Reduce skillet heat to medium. Add another tablespoon of olive oil Saute the mince onion until soft. Add the chicken stock and simmer 3-5 minutes or until slightly reduced.
  • Add the Boursin cheese and Dijon mustard to the hot broth. Using a whisk stir until creamy. If you desire a thicker sauce continue to simmer for a few more minutes until reduced.
  • Place cooked chicken in with the sauce. Spoon sauce over chicken and heat through.
  • Serve with mashed potatoes and steamed vegetables if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 346kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 360mg | Potassium: 458mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 401IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg