Boursin Chicken
Published March 4, 2024 • Updated February 1, 2026
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Boursin chicken is a one-pot skillet dinner with chicken breasts pan-seared and simmered in a creamy sauce made with Boursin cheese. It's a low carb dinner the whole family loves.
This Boursin chicken recipe is an easy weeknight meal your family will want to have on regular rotation. Serve it over your favorite mashed potato replacement or keto noodles and don’t leave any of that sauce behind.
Tender chicken breasts are pan seared until golden then simmered in a rich, cream sauce made with a surprising ingredient, Boursin cheese.
What is Boursin cheese?
Boursin is a soft, creamy French cheese with a rich, smooth texture. It comes pre-seasoned with herbs and aromatics, which is why it works so well as a sauce base.
What makes this recipe different?
- The magic ingredient, Boursin cheese, melts into the sauce. Its flavor infuses immediately and the soft cheese turns into a silky sauce so good, you will want to eat it by the spoonful. No extra seasoning or thickening needed – the cheese does all the work.
- Boursin cheese comes in a variety of flavors, such as Garlic & Fine Herbs, Caramelized Onion or Shallot & Chive. This makes customization easy!
- One pot means minimal cleanup, making this a delicious option for any day of the week.
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Ingredients
2 large skinless, boneless chicken breasts -
1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon paprika
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2 tablespoons avocado oil
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1 tablespoon butter
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1/2 medium onion, diced
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3/4 cup chicken broth
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1 (5.2oz) package Boursin Cheese
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2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Step by Step Instructions
Step by Step Instructions
Slice into chicken cutlets
Cut the chicken breast in half lengthwise to get 4 thinner cuts of chicken. Hammer them down to even thickness using a meat hammer, rolling pin or meat tenderizer.
- 2 large skinless, boneless chicken breasts
Season chicken
Season both sides of the chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder and paprika.
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Sear chicken cutlets
Add oil and butter to a large skillet and heat to medium-high heat. Add chicken and sear for about 5-6 minutes per side or until cooked through (until it reaches 150°F). Remove and transfer to a plate to set aside.
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
Caramelize the onion
To the same empty skillet, add diced onion and cook for 5 minutes or until softened and lightly caramelized.
- 1/2 medium onion, diced
Make Boursin sauce
Stir in chicken broth and Boursin cheese. Mix until the sauce is smooth. Let bubble for 5 minutes.
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 (5.2oz) package Boursin cheese
Simmer with the sauce
Return chicken and any plate juices to the sauce. Let simmer for 1-2 minutes or until internal temperature of the chicken is 155-160°F. Top with chopped parsley.
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Nutrition disclaimer
The nutrition information provided is an estimate and is for informational purposes only. I am a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.); however, this content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your physician or other qualified health provider before making any lifestyle changes or beginning a new nutrition program.
Yes, you can use cream cheese in place of the boursin cheese. Definitely add in some herbs to give flavor. You can use just Italian seasoning or a mix of garlic powder, oregano, and thyme.
Made this for dinner and it was really tasty. The sauce was creamy and rich without being too heavy. Served it with cauliflower mash and it paired nicely.