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This creamy baked Boursin chicken recipe is such a crowd-pleaser! With minimal ingredients and the easiest one dish clean-up, it’s a surefire dinnertime success story!
Baked in a glass casserole dish or your favorite cast iron pan, this incredibly easy Boursin chicken dinner is on the table in 30 minutes! You can whip up your own Boursin cheese or buy it pre-made, your call… and it’s delicious either way.
When it comes to easy weeknight meals in this house, chicken is my go-to protein. It’s lean, clean, and pleases all five of us for dinner. I tend to use my classic Baked Chicken recipe as a great starting point and vary our meals from that base.
This Boursin chicken recipe is no exception. While I love to make my own homemade Boursin Cheese because it’s so fresh and decadent, I’m never ashamed to take a shortcut, either… because that’s real life!
Beyond the fact that this chicken is simply delicious, it’s also so simple to make, like most of my recipes! In fact, all you’ll need to add to this chicken is olive oil, salt and pepper, a little milk and some Boursin.
Seriously… it’s that easy! And all completed in one pan, too. Let’s get started!
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Boursin Chicken Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts – Try to choose chicken breasts of the same size and thickness to ensure even baking. While the recipe suggests four chicken breasts, I used three because they were quite large.
- Olive oil – Extra virgin olive oil tends to be what we have on hand, but you can use any type of oil in this recipe.
- Salt – I like to to a few cracks of my sea salt grinder, but you can use any type of salt!
- Black pepper – fresh ground black pepper is always my go-to.
- Boursin cheese – you can make your own Homemade Boursin Cheese or buy some at the store, of course.
- Milk – any kind of milk you have on hand will work, we generally use 2%.
- Fresh chives – chopped fresh chives add a delicious touch of flavor to this dish, but you can skip if you prefer.
Variations
- Try a different flavor profile for your Boursin Cheese. Garlic and herb would be delicious here, or shallots and chives – any of the options!
- You can use any kind of chicken you prefer instead of boneless skinless chicken breasts. Just make sure you watch your bake time.
- The chopped chives add a beautiful touch of color and flavor, but feel free to substitute with any of your favorite fresh herbs or eliminate completely.
How to Make this Creamy Chicken in Just Four Easy Steps
- Preheat oven to 400°F. In a baking dish or cast iron pan, brush chicken with olive oil and seasoning, adding a dollop of Boursin on top of each chicken breast.
- Bake 25 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove from oven and transfer to stovetop in an oven safe skillet/pan over medium low heat.
- Add milk and stir or whisk into a cheese sauce around chicken. Coat chicken with cheese and remove from heat. Garnish.
Watch the video where Julie will walk you through each step of this easy recipe. You will find a collection of recipe videos right here on our website with corresponding recipes.
Serving Suggestions
- Any potato dishes are excellent with chicken, but we love it with these Smashed Potatoes!
- Over Pasta – because this chicken is in a creamy and delicious sauce, it’s excellent with a side of pasta.
- With Salad – Enjoy this Boursin chicken with my Insalata Mista or your favorite green salad for a healthy fresh protein-packed entree.
- Slice for sandwiches or pitas, like my favorite Picnic Sandwiches.
- Serve alongside these Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes for a dinner that is Keto-friendly and low carb, but still full of flavor!
Tips
- I prefer using one of my favorite cast iron pans for this dish, so I can take it directly from oven to range top to create the creamy sauce.
- To ensure your chicken is fully cooked, check out this free printable Meat Temperature chart for easy guidelines!
- Use a meat tenderizer to pound the chicken if it’s uneven. This will help it cook more evenly.
- For a juicy final result, allow the chicken breasts to rest 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving. It seals in the juices.
Scaling up, down or substituting? You’ll love this printable Measurement Conversion Chart!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Boursin cheese made of?
Boursin is a flavored cream cheese, traditionally made from cow’s milk. With added fresh herbs, it was developed in France in the 1950s and endures to this day, beloved for its creamy, fresh characteristics.
Is Boursin Cheese like cream cheese?
It’s a flavored cream cheese filled with all kinds of tasty herbs. Boursin Cheese is soft, a little crumbly, and spreadable.
Make Ahead
You can prep this dish ahead of time, wrap tightly, and store in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before baking.
How to Store
- At Room Temperature – Chicken can be left out while serving, but no longer than two hours.
- Refrigerate – This chicken dish can be stored covered in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.
- Freeze – Allow chicken to cool. Place whole chicken, chopped chicken, or shredded chicken in bags or containers. You can keep chicken frozen for up to three months.
To defrost your frozen Boursin chicken, let it thaw in the refrigerator and then reheat in oven or skillet. To keep chicken moist, let simmer in a covered skillet or covered pan in the oven with a few tablespoons of chicken stock.
Why You’ll Love this Boursin Chicken
- So easy
- Crowd-pleaser
- One pan
- Minimal ingredients
- Low carb and keto-friendly
- Incredible leftovers!
What to Do with Leftovers
- Add this creamy Boursin chicken to a Chicken Wrap.
- Add it to one of your favorite green salads for lunch.
- Use leftovers as an added protein in a pasta salad recipe.
Don’t skip this Boursin Pasta recipe too – it’s so simple and such a great comfort food!
Dietary Considerations
- Gluten Free
- Nut Free
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Boursin Chicken
This creamy baked Boursin chicken recipe is such a crowd-pleaser! With minimal ingredients and the easiest one dish clean-up, it's a surefire dinnertime success story!
Yield
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- In a baking dish or cast iron, brush both sides of chicken with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Add ¼ cup dollop of Boursin on top of each chicken breast.
- Bake 25 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove from oven and transfer to stovetop in an oven safe skillet/pan over medium low heat.
- Add milk and scrape melted boursin from chicken. Stir or whisk around chicken until combined. Coat chicken with cheese and remove from heat.
- Garnish with chives.
Tips
Tips
- I prefer using a cast iron pan for this dish, so I can take it directly from oven to range top to create the creamy sauce.
- Use a meat tenderizer to pound the chicken if it’s uneven. This will help it cook more evenly.
- For a juicy final result, allow the chicken breasts to rest 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving. It seals in the juices.
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Nutrition Information
Calories: 631kcal (32%), Carbohydrates: 4g (1%), Protein: 38g (76%), Fat: 51g (78%), Saturated Fat: 25g (125%), Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 11g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 179mg (60%), Sodium: 770mg (32%), Potassium: 594mg (17%), Fiber: 1g (4%), Sugar: 4g (4%), Vitamin A: 973IU (19%), Vitamin C: 3mg (4%), Calcium: 89mg (9%), Iron: 1mg (6%)
Estimated nutrition information is provided as a courtesy and is not guaranteed.
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