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Boursin Chicken is juicy seared chicken smothered in the creamiest garlic herb sauce, loaded with crispy bacon and fresh basil, all in one skillet. I made this on a *busy weeknight* when I needed dinner fast, and Maddie asked for seconds before she even finished her first plate. If you love our honey garlic chicken, this creamy Boursin version is about to be your new favorite skillet dinner.
It comes together in one pan and tastes like something from a restaurant.
Boursin Chicken Quick Look
- 🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
- 🌡️ Cook Time: 1 hour
- ⏳ Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- 🍽️ Serving: 6 servings
- ⚡ Calories: 225kcal
- 🌶️ Flavor Profile: Creamy garlic herb sauce with smoky bacon and fresh basil
- ✋ Difficulty: Easy, a one skillet weeknight dinner like our one pan BBQ chicken pasta
Quick Answer
Sear seasoned chicken breasts until golden, then set them aside and crisp the bacon in the same skillet. Add garlic and chicken stock to deglaze, then stir in a round of garlic and herb Boursin cheese until the sauce is creamy. Add fresh basil, return the chicken and bacon, and simmer the Boursin Chicken until saucy and cooked through.
Jump to:
- Boursin Chicken Quick Look
- Quick Answer
- Why This Recipe Works
- Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Key Ingredients
- Variations and Substitutions
- How to Make Boursin Chicken
- Recipe Tips & Tricks
- Serving Ideas and Suggestions
- Boursin Chicken FAQs
- Other Recommended Easy Chicken Dinners
- One Skillet Boursin Chicken with Bacon and Basil
Why This Recipe Works
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- Boursin makes it creamy. A round of garlic and herb cheese melts into an instant creamy sauce packed with flavor, with no roux or heavy cream needed.
- Bacon adds smoky depth. Crisping the bacon right in the skillet builds a savory base and adds crunch to every bite.
- Fresh basil brightens it. Stirring in fresh basil at the end keeps the sauce fresh and fragrant to balance all that richness.
- One skillet, easy cleanup. Everything cooks in a single pan, so dinner is on the table fast with barely any dishes.
- Restaurant flavor at home. Seared chicken in a creamy herb sauce tastes fancy, but it comes together with a handful of simple ingredients.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- The garlic herb sauce is unbelievably creamy and comes together in minutes.
- It is a one pan wonder, a lot like our one pan BBQ chicken pasta, so cleanup is a breeze.
- It feels fancy enough for company but easy enough for a Tuesday night.
Key Ingredients
Here is a quick look at the short list of ingredients that make this Boursin Chicken so creamy and flavorful.
- Boursin Garlic and Herb Cheese: The secret to the sauce. This soft, spreadable cheese melts into a rich, creamy, herby base with zero effort.
- Chicken Breasts: Boneless and skinless, seared until golden so they stay juicy in the sauce.
- Bacon: Crisped right in the skillet for smoky flavor and a little crunch in every bite.
- Fresh Basil: Stirred in at the end for a bright, fragrant finish that cuts through the creamy sauce.
- Chicken Stock and Garlic: They deglaze the pan and build a savory base for the sauce, a lot like the base in our bourbon chicken.
See recipe card for exact quantities.
Variations and Substitutions
This Boursin Chicken is easy to make your own. Here are a few tasty twists to try.
- Use chicken thighs: Swap in boneless thighs for an even juicier, more forgiving option.
- Add spinach: Stir a few handfuls of fresh spinach into the sauce until wilted for extra veggies.
- Make it saucier: Add a splash more chicken stock or a little cream for extra sauce to spoon over pasta or rice.
- Sun dried tomatoes: Toss in chopped sun dried tomatoes for a tangy, marry me chicken vibe.
- More easy chicken dinners: If you love this, try our honey garlic chicken next.
How to Make Boursin Chicken
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper and sear them in a skillet until golden brown on both sides. Remove and set aside.
- Add the chopped bacon to the same skillet and cook until crispy, then pour off most of the bacon fat.
- Add the garlic and chicken stock to the skillet, scraping up all the browned bits as it simmers.
- Stir in the Boursin garlic and herb cheese until it melts into a smooth, creamy sauce.
- Add the fresh basil and most of the crispy bacon, then return the chicken to the skillet.
- Simmer until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is thick and creamy, then top with the remaining bacon and basil.
Recipe Tips & Tricks
- Pat the chicken dry. Dry chicken sears into a better golden crust, so blot it with paper towels first.
- Do not crowd the pan. Sear the chicken in batches if needed so it browns instead of steaming.
- Save some bacon for the top. Set aside a little crispy bacon to sprinkle over at the end for texture.
- Let the cheese melt slowly. Stir the Boursin in over low heat so the sauce stays smooth and creamy.
- Check for doneness. Cut into the thickest chicken breast to make sure it reaches 165 degrees in the center.
- Add basil last. Stir in the fresh basil right at the end so it stays bright green and fragrant.
Serving Ideas and Suggestions
This Boursin Chicken is made to be spooned over something that soaks up all that creamy sauce. Serve it over rice, mashed potatoes, or pasta with a side of crusty bread.
Add a simple green salad or roasted vegetables to round out the meal. It pairs well next to our better than take out beef and broccoli for a fun dinner spread.
Craving more easy chicken dinners? Our honey garlic chicken and Cracker Barrel grilled chicken are always weeknight winners.
Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat gently so the creamy sauce stays smooth, a lot like our blistered tomato chicken pasta.
Boursin Chicken FAQs
Boursin Chicken is seared chicken in a creamy sauce made with Boursin garlic and herb cheese. The soft cheese melts into an instant rich, herby sauce, making this Boursin Chicken taste fancy with very little effort.
Yes. Boneless skinless chicken thighs work great in this Boursin Chicken and stay extra juicy. Just sear them the same way and simmer until cooked through.
If you cannot find Boursin, use another soft garlic and herb spreadable cheese, or stir cream cheese with garlic and fresh herbs into the sauce for a similar creamy Boursin Chicken.
Serve Boursin Chicken over rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes to catch the creamy sauce, with a green vegetable or salad on the side. Crusty bread is perfect for mopping up every drop.
Store leftover Boursin Chicken covered in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat it gently over low heat so the creamy sauce does not separate.
Boursin Chicken is best fresh, but you can sear the chicken and crisp the bacon ahead. Finish the sauce and simmer everything together just before serving so it stays creamy.
Looking for your next easy dinner? Try our 30 minute shrimp coconut curry for another quick weeknight favorite.
One Skillet Boursin Chicken with Bacon and Basil
Ingredients
- 4-5 boneless skinless chicken breasts or 6-8 chicken thighs
- 5 slices bacon 1/2 inch dice
- 5 garlic cloves
- 4 Cups chicken stock divided
- 15 fresh basil leaves chiffonade, divided
- 1 Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs Cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy in a oven safe skillet.
- Drain bacon fat, reserving 1 Tablespoon in pan. Salt and pepper both sides of chicken, add chicken to pan with whole garlic cloves. Brown chicken on both sides, pour in half the chicken stock and sprinkle half the basil on top.
- Cover and bake for 1 hour until chicken is moist and tender. Take chicken out of the pan, reserving liquid. Add remaining stock and bring to a simmer. Add in cheese and let melt into the sauce, whisking to break it up and make a smooth sauce. Let simmer for about 10 minutes until sauce thickens slightly. Add chicken back to the pan and coat in the sauce. Top with bacon and remaining fresh basil. Serve and enjoy!
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