Description
Boursin Chicken is a gourmet delight that transforms ordinary weeknight dinners into extraordinary culinary experiences. Tender chicken breasts are enveloped in a creamy Boursin cheese sauce, infused with fresh spinach and cherry tomatoes for a burst of flavor. This easy-to-follow recipe ensures restaurant-quality results, making it perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy family meal. Serve it with crusty bread or a fresh salad to savor every drop of the luscious sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz Boursin cheese (garlic & herbs variety)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- 1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- 2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then sear each side for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- 3. Remove chicken from skillet and sauté cherry tomatoes and spinach for about 3 minutes until spinach wilts.
- 4. Add chicken broth and lemon juice to the skillet; stir well.
- 5. Return chicken to the skillet, top with Boursin cheese, then transfer everything to the baking dish.
- 6. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C). Drizzle with sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 130mg