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Boursin Chicken

This creamy and flavorful Boursin Chicken is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a rich garlic and herb cheese sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine French
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

Meat

  • 2 pieces Chicken Breasts (brought close to room temp)

Dry Ingredients

  • 40 g Plain/All Purpose Flour
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 0.5 tsp Onion Powder
  • 0.5 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 0.5 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tbsp Butter (preferably unsalted)

Vegetables

  • 2 pieces Shallots (very finely diced)
  • 100-120 g Baby Spinach Leaves (optional (see notes))
  • 180 ml Chicken Stock
  • 1 pack Boursin Garlic & Herbs Cheese (at room temp)

Miscellaneous

  • Olive Oil (as needed)
  • Salt & Pepper (as needed)

Instructions
 

  • Slice chicken breasts horizontally to create 4 pieces. Whisk flour, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, and black pepper in a dish. Dredge chicken in flour and set aside.
  • Heat oil and butter in a pan over medium-high heat. Fry chicken until golden and cooked through. Remove and lower heat to medium.
  • Optional: Add spinach and fry until wilted, then remove.
  • Add shallots to the pan and fry until soft. Pour in chicken stock and stir in Boursin until blended.
  • Bubble sauce until thickened. Stir in spinach and chicken juices, then add chicken to warm through.
  • Adjust seasoning and enjoy!

Notes

For a lighter version, you can skip the butter and use less oil.
Keyword chicken