This easy Boursin chicken recipe comes together quickly with a handful of everyday ingredients and has a deliciously creamy and cheesy herb sauce!
Can't get enough Boursin cheese? Try this Ridiculously Easy Boursin Pasta or my Boursin Orzo with Chicken.
Why you'll love Boursin chicken
Ok guys, Boursin cheese might just be my favorite cooking shortcut EVER. Since it's so readily available at grocery stores and tastes delicious, it just makes sense to use it often. It melts beautifully, so it's ideal for transforming into a creamy sauce for pasta or chicken.
If you were wondering, this post is NOT sponsored. People just love Boursin and for good reason, so I am here to provide recipes for it! You're going to devour this skillet chicken recipe. I feel like it's a well-kept secret how good Boursin cheese is! Totally happy to share it with you, though.
What does Boursin cheese taste like?
- It's a soft and light mild cheese that's infused with herbs and garlic. There's a hint of saltiness, a tiny bit of tang, and an overall very satisfying creamy quality. It's easily spreadable, which makes it perfect for melting into this tasty sauce for chicken.
Everything you'll need for Boursin chicken
- Chicken - we're pan-frying chicken breasts in this recipe
- Garlic powder - this is added to the chicken itself to infuse flavor. We'll also add a little salt & pepper.
- Olive oil and butter - essentials for pan-frying the chicken to make it golden brown
- Onion - one of my favorite foundational ingredients for any sauce
- Chicken broth - it's a simple way to enhance flavor in sauces instead of just using water
- Boursin cheese - the star of the show! I recommend taking the Boursin out of the fridge about 30 minutes or so prior to starting the recipe so it melts into the sauce more easily
- Fresh parsley - I can't resist adding a pop of freshness with a little bit of parsley
How to make Boursin chicken
This is an overview with step-by-step photos. Full ingredients & instructions are in the recipe card below.
Cut the chicken breasts in half lengthwise to make 4 thinner pieces, and season them with garlic powder and salt & pepper. Pan fry them until they're cooked through and golden, then transfer to a plate. Add the onions to the pan and sauté for 5 minutes.
Pour in the chicken broth and add the Boursin. Stir until the sauce is smooth, and let it reduce for 5 minutes. Add the chicken back to the skillet along with some fresh parsley, and let it warm through. So easy!
Substitutions and variations
- You could add in some fresh spinach towards the end of the cooking time to sneak in some greens.
- The Boursin sauce is fairly salty, so you could sub in a low-sodium chicken broth if you're sensitive to salt.
- I used the original Boursin cheese, but some of their other flavors could work too if you want to try! They've got lots of creative varieties.
What to serve with it
- You can't go wrong with Mashed Potatoes. Rice or pasta will work too.
- You could also serve it with essentially any vegetable side dish, like these Easy Glazed Carrots.
- Or serve it with a side salad. Try making a simple green salad with this Homemade Ranch Dressing, or make this Parmesan Arugula Salad!
Leftovers and storage
- It's best fresh, but you can store leftovers in the fridge for 3-4 days in an airtight container.
- Reheat in a small saucepan over a low heat, stirring occasionally, until warmed through.
- We don't recommend freezing leftovers of this recipe.
More delicious chicken recipes to try
Questions about this Boursin chicken recipe? Let me know in the comments below! You can also find me on Instagram.
Boursin Chicken
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts cut in half lengthwise
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 medium onion chopped
- 3/4 cup chicken broth (use low sodium if sensitive to salt)
- 1 (5.2 oz/150g) package Boursin Fine Herbs & Garlic cheese softened
- 1-2 tablespoons chopped parsley to taste, optional
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breasts in half lengthwise to get 4 thinner pieces. Season them with the garlic powder and some salt & pepper.
- Add the oil and butter to a skillet over medium-high heat and let it heat up for a few minutes. Cook the chicken for about 5-6 minutes/side or until cooked through, then transfer it to a plate.
- To the skillet, add the onions and sauté for about 5 minutes or until softened and lightly browned. If the pan seems dry, add a small splash more olive oil.
- Add the chicken broth and the Boursin cheese to the skillet. Stir until you've got a smooth sauce. Let it bubble for 5 minutes, then stir in the chopped parsley if using.
- Add the chicken (and any plate juices) back into the skillet and let it warm through for a couple of minutes. The sauce should be thicker by now (you can always cook it a bit longer if need be). If it's too thick, you can add another splash of chicken broth.
- Season with salt & pepper if needed (I find the sauce fairly salty when using regular broth) and serve immediately.
Notes
- Chicken is cooked when an instant read thermometer reads 165F when inserted into the thickest part.
- Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only and should be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. Ingredients can vary and Salt & Lavender makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information.
ForeverMama says
Delicious! What's great about this recipe is that it is ever so simple withe great results. The sauce is the BEST and just makes you want to have bite after bite after bite! Thank you for sharing, Natasha.
Natasha says
I'm thrilled to hear that!! 🙂 Thank you!
Christine C says
Made this tonight and it was delicious! I grilled my chicken instead of frying it and served it with beans and cauliflower rice. Definitely will make it again!
Natasha says
Awesome!! 🙂
Kristen S says
Super easy and delicious! I usually shop and Aldi and they don't have a Boursin copycat, so I used their "Gourmet Spreadable Cheese Garlic & Herb" which is more like Alouette cheese, but still turned out great! Also added mushrooms and spinach to the sauce.
Natasha says
Thank you!! I'm so glad it worked out.
Lynette aka breezermom says
I made this recipe on the recommendation from a tag game called Best of 2022. It is delicious and so quick and easy to make. Makes it perfect for a weeknight after work. Best of all, since I increased the number of chicken breasts, I have half of the boursin to spread on crackers for a snack!
Natasha says
That's so nice to hear!! 🙂
Traci Charles Shoemaker says
Made this tonight! SO easy and delicious, thank you!!!
Natasha says
You're very welcome, Traci!! 🙂 Thanks for your 5-star review!
Gwen St. Onge says
Definitely a keeper. I used cracked pepper Boursin, omitted the onions and added chopped sautéed Cremini mushrooms.
Natasha says
Fantastic!
Sally says
I’ve been looking for a new recipe that would give chicken a boost of flavor and this was it! The sauce is the star. I even put it on my cauliflower rice and broccoli. It’s delicious! It comes together quickly with few ingredients.
Natasha says
I'm so happy it's a new hit, for you, Sally! 🙂
Kristine Heffron says
This was absolutely delicious!!!! It was a quick reciepe without a lot of expensive ingredients. I will most definitely make this again!
Natasha says
Fantastic!! 🙂 Thanks for your review!
Stephanie Guertler says
Delicious! My very picky grandson went for seconds. Great recipe. Fresh mushrooms put it over the top!
Natasha says
That is great to hear!! 😀
Carol says
This recipe is easy and delicious, I added mushrooms as well, definitely a keeper
Natasha says
Thank you!!!
Sue says
Oh my, this was so easy and delicious! I added spinach to the sauce and it was tasty! I’m going to try it with pork!
Natasha says
Thank you so much! I think it would be delicious with pork!
Cynthia says
Looks delicious. What can be substituted for a dairy free option?
Thanks
Miranda @ Salt & Lavender says
Hi! Boursin makes a dairy-free option, but we haven't tested it in this recipe. Let us know how it goes!
Nicole says
Fauxmaggio or another dairy free/vegan that is like bourbon works fine. It is what I use being dairy free.
P says
Outstanding. Sooooo flavorful
Natasha says
Thank you!! 😀
Colleen anabali says
One of the best chicken dishes I’ve ever had… Thank you!
Natasha says
Fantastic! You're very welcome!
Tina Naumann says
This is so good!! Brought back memories of Grandma’s creamy chicken & dumplings in the farm! I added too much water to the base then added a little cream. Also threw in some broccoli. And we had noodles not potatoes. Supe easy recipe! Now added into my go-to’s. Thanks to my sister for sharing it with me.
Natasha says
Aww I love that it brought back some happy memories, Tina! 🙂
Stephanie says
Clever and tasty recipe. This is one of those recipes you can make for people and they’ll think you’re a really experienced cook because of the delicious creamy brown sauce. They’ll figure you spent loads of time and you can just nod and graciously accept all the love and respect haha.
Natasha says
Totally!! 😀
Pam says
Very easy and delicious! This was the 2nd time making this, just used a different flavor of Boursin cheese.
Natasha says
That's great!! 🙂 Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for your review!
Deborah says
I just made this for the very first time! My husband & I loved it! I added fresh spinach & sliced Bella mushrooms before adding the cooked chicken. I had leftover spinach from making a salad & since I was raised never to waste food it became the perfect addition to the blend! We have a little bit of the dish to use tomorrow & will add a salad & side dish-of spatzel. Thanks!
Natasha says
Fantastic!!
rjam says
This is delicious! I made as directed and added a cup of thawed peas when I added the chicken.I served this with penne pasta. My whole family enjoyed this. It was very easy and I’ll definitely make it again. I kept thinking the peas were capers as I was eating so I may add those next time instead of peas. This is a keeper! I think you could get by with precooked chicken if you were in a hurry but this is great.
Natasha says
Thank you so much!! Glad it was a hit! 🙂
Patsy says
I used cut up boneless pork chops and only 3/4 pkf Boursin, but it worked out fine. Great idea...thank you.
Natasha says
You're welcome!
Marcella says
Love this!!
Natasha says
Thank you, Marcella! 🙂
Trish says
Oh my gosh! This is an amazing dish. We loved it. So easy to prepare! WOW!
Natasha says
So happy to hear it, Trish!! 😀
marcela says
This was easy and delicious! I'm a good cook and usually following the directions doesn't do it for me. I have to add seasoning and add to it. This was delightful just the way it was and so easy. I made with peas and mashed potatoes as pictured. Ot would be great with the addition of carrots and or mushrooms or as someone else said, over egg noodles.
Natasha says
I'm so pleased you liked it!! 😀
Cat says
This was really tasty. We all enjoyed it with egg noodles and salad.
Natasha says
Fantastic!! 🙂
Mike M says
Made this tonight it was excellent and easy. My chicken was a little too done but that’s on me. Will definitely make this again.
Natasha says
So glad you enjoyed it!!
Fern says
This was delicious! So fun to make and better to eat 🙂
Natasha says
Awesome!!!
Mary says
This was absolutely fantastic. We added mushrooms. Served over mashed potatoes. It was awesome.
Miranda @ Salt & Lavender says
Fantastic to hear!! Thanks for giving it a go, Mary!
Jackie says
Great recipe. And so easy. Since becoming empty nesters recently I’ve been trying new recipes regularly for the two of us. So far this is one of my favorites.
Natasha says
Thank you!! 🙂 I'm so glad to hear it!
Judy says
My husband was licking his plate. I added sautéed brown mushrooms and it was out of this world delicious, and so easy. A guest worthy dish. They'll think you slaved for hours. Thank you.
Natasha says
I love that, Judy!! 😀 Thank you!
Fiona says
Delicious! Will definitely be making this again!
Natasha says
Excellent! Great to hear! 🙂 Thanks for your review.
Mary says
Made this exactly as the recipe was written. We thought it was very bland.
Miranda @ Salt & Lavender says
Hmm, sorry to hear that! It's a reader favorite, so I'm wondering what went wrong in your kitchen. Maybe you're someone who needs additional salt? Hoping you'll give it another go, Mary.
Melissa says
Awesome!!! Will make again and again.
Natasha says
🙂
Abbey says
So yummy and quick! I used the dairy free Boursin and it was delish!
Natasha says
Fantastic!! 🙂
Laura says
I’m obsessed with how easy and delicious this is! I use your recipes all the time, this is an easy fave!
Natasha says
Aww thank you!! So happy it's a hit, Laura! 🙂
Shanna says
Who doesn't love Boursin? Excellent! AND it heated up easily the next day. Made it with Idaho boxed potatoes and steamed green beans because it was a weeknight. But, my husband and i both agreed that it was company worthy (without boxed potatoes, of course)!
Natasha says
So happy you two enjoyed it! 🙂
JOAQUIN says
I tried your Boursin Chicken today it was delicious, my girlfriend said the kitchen smells like a gourmet restaurant. I saved a bunch of your other recipes to try. Thanks so much for sharing
Natasha says
That's great!! I'm so happy it was a hit. Let me know if you try anything else, Joaquin! 🙂
Amy says
Can you make in the slow cooker?
Miranda @ Salt & Lavender says
We've never tested it in the slow cooker since it's a quick stovetop meal, but let us know if you try!
Debbie says
I used thin sliced pork, delicious!
Natasha says
Sounds good to me!!
Chef Potpie (Laurel) says
Wow! It's amazing that something so quick and easy to make can be such a showstopper, but this is! I would serve this to company any day! I followed the recipe, but now thinking of adding mushrooms when on hand, and trying different Boursin flavors. I served this with egg noodles, and The Hubs is already asking for it again. It'll be in my regular rotation AND my Best File. Thank you for sharing this gem!
Natasha says
I'm so happy you liked it! Yup, others have tried it with mushrooms and loved it. 🙂 Thanks for your review!
Marianne in Mo. says
This is very similar to one of those "meal kit" meals that we tried out. It was our favorite one of the twelve kits we got. (I decided they were too expensive after figuring in the shipping costs, so I stopped them.) I did add a splash of white wine with ours, and they were served with sauteed fresh green beans and sliced mushrooms and mashed potatoes. I haven't tried your recipe, but I compared it to the recipe card and it is like the one I purchased, so I gave yours a rating!
Natasha says
I think another reader mentioned that meal kit as well. I have never used a meat kit before, but I hope you like this version. Definitely less expensive! 😀
Susan says
This was really good. Such good flavor and relatively quick and easy. Will make again.
Natasha says
Thank you, Susan! Glad you enjoyed it.
Sarah says
I just made this for dinner and it was excellent! I made it as is and we put it over mashed potatoes. Great recipe!
Natasha says
Thank you!! 🙂
Karen H says
I make something similar, but I add a splash of white wine or a squeeze of lemon, and a handful of cherry tomatoes. It's in regular rotation at our house.
Natasha says
Sounds good to me!
Susan G says
This is easy and delicious. Can be done with boneless skinless chicken thighs. I also bet it would be good with pork tenderloin slices. I add a small can of sliced mushrooms to my sauce. A new favorite!
Natasha says
Definitely!! I'm so glad it was a hit, Susan!
Sue says
I'm basing my five star rating on the fact that with those ingredients it would have to be delicious! I'm wondering if you've tried adding some fresh mushrooms? It just looks like a recipe that mushrooms would be really good in that sauce. Definitely going to put it on the weeks rotation coming up
Natasha says
Hi! I think some readers have done that - you may want to take a look thru the comments. I think that would work, but I have not personally tried it. Hope you love the recipe, Sue! 🙂