This creamy Boursin cheese chicken is the ultimate 30-minute weeknight dinner—tender chicken breasts smothered in a rich, garlicky Boursin cheese sauce, served with buttery mushrooms and pasta. Easy, restaurant-quality, and family-approved!
This one-pan Boursin chicken proves fancy flavors don’t need fuss—just golden-seared chicken simmered in that creamy, herby sauce we can’t resist. While the recipe zeroes in on perfecting the chicken and sauce, it’s a versatile base for your favorite sides.
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💗 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Ready in 30 minutes – Perfect for busy nights
One-pan meal – Less cleanup!
Creamy, flavorful sauce – Better than restaurant versions
Versatile – Serve with pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes
🥘 Ingredients
*See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Chicken breast prep: If you prefer bite-sized pieces (great for pasta or kids!), cube the chicken. You can also butterfly for quicker, even cooking, or score thicker breasts to help them cook through. All three ways give you juicy chicken that pairs perfectly with the creamy Boursin sauce.
♻️ Substitutions
- Chicken Breast: You can use boneless, skinless chicken thighs for a juicier, more tender option. For a vegetarian alternative, use firm tofu or seitan.
- Boursin Cheese: Cream cheese mixed with garlic and herbs makes a great alternative, like Philadelphia Garlic & Herbs Soft Cream Cheese. You can also use soft goat cheese or creamy blue.
- Milk: Any unsweetened dairy-free milk, such as almond milk, oat milk, or soy milk, can be used. For a richer sauce, use half-and-half or heavy cream.
- Olive Oil: Use any other cooking oil like vegetable oil, canola oil, avocado oil, butter or ghee.
- Chopped Parsley: Fresh basil, cilantro, or chives can be used for garnish. Dried parsley can work in a pinch.
Easy Substitutions (Dietary-Friendly!)
- Dairy-free? Use almond milk + vegan cream cheese
- Keto? Swap pasta for zucchini noodles
- Vegetarian? Use mushrooms or tofu instead of chicken
📋 Variations
- For Boursin chicken thighs, swap breasts for thighs (cook 2-3 mins longer).
- Boursin chicken pasta? Stir cooked pasta directly into the sauce. Shread the meat.
- Add spinach or tomatoes in the last 2 mins of cooking. Similar to my creamy chicken with spinach and peppers.
💭 Expert Tips
- Get a Good Sear: Pat the chicken dry before seasoning. Cook undisturbed on each side for 10-15 minutes to achieve a golden-brown crust.
- Perfect the Sauce: Adjust the sauce consistency by adding more milk or chicken broth if it is too thick, or simmering it uncovered if it is too thin. Stir continuously to prevent sticking.
🥗 Serving Suggestions
- Starches & Grains
- Garlic Butter Roast Potatoes (Crispy outside, fluffy inside)
- Lebanese Rice with Vermicelli (Fragrant, restaurant-style)
- Creamy Polenta (Mămăligă) – Traditional Romanian pairing
- Fluffy Bulgur Wheat Pilaf (Nutty, 10-minute side)
- 3-Ingredient No-Knead Bread (To soak up that cremy sauce)
- Vegetables & Salads
- Sautéed Garlic Green Beans (5-minute stovetop version)
- Mediterranean Chickpea Salad (Protein-packed, no mayo)
🔥 Pro Tip: Double the sauce to drizzle over sides!
❓Creamy Boursin Cheese Chicken FAQs
Boursin Cheese Chicken is a creamy and flavorful dish made by combining tender chicken with the rich, herby taste of Boursin cheese. The cheese melts into a luscious sauce, making it perfect for serving over rice, pasta, or vegetables.
Yes, you can substitute Boursin cheese with cream cheese mixed with herbs, goat cheese, or even ricotta. Please note that the flavour will vary slightly depending on the type of cheese you choose.
This dish pairs wonderfully with creamy mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, steamed rice, or crusty bread to soak up the sauce. A fresh salad on the side also balances the richness of the dish.
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Boursin Cheese Chicken
Ingredients
- 3 chicken breasts
- 1 pack Boursin cheese 5.2 oz
- 300 ml milk 1 ¼ cups
- 4 tablespoon olive oil ¼ cup
- 2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoon paprika
- 2 teaspoon garlic granules
- Optional: chopped parsley to garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Fry the chicken breasts for about 10-15 minutes on each side. Season the meat with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic granules.
- Remove the cooked chicken from the pan and set it aside on a plate.
- In the same pan, add the Boursin cheese and milk. Stir until the cheese is melted and well combined.
- Return the chicken to the pan and cook over low heat for 5 minutes with the lid on. If desired, garnish with chopped parsley.
- While the chicken simmers in the creamy sauce, prepare pasta according to the package instructions.
- Serve the creamy Boursin cheese chicken over your choice of pasta.
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Notes
- Ensure chicken breasts are cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) for safety.
- Adjust sauce consistency by adding more milk gradually if too thick, or simmering uncovered to thicken if too thin.
- Sauté mushrooms separately until golden before adding them to the sauce for maximum flavor.
- Garnish with fresh parsley just before serving for added freshness and color.
- Customize seasoning to taste preferences, adjusting salt, pepper, and other spices accordingly.
Claudia Ciorteanu says
My family loved this!
Cristina says
This Boursin chicken looks amazing. Creamy, flavorful, and easy to make. Perfect for dinner. Saving this recipe!
Amy Liu Dong says
Wow! This chicken dish looks incredibly delicious! Plus the creamy sauce makes this so enticing and very tempting! I just love flavorful and tasteful chicken dishes! An instant favorite for me!
Sabine says
What a great idea to use Boursin cheese for this instead of cream. What a great flavor, the sauce is so creamy and the chicken juicy. Loved it.
Nicole says
This is really easy and a bit hit at my house! So creamy and restaurant like!
Gloria says
You can never have too many delicious chicken recipes. That cheesy sauce sounds amazing. Perfect for rice, pasta or potatoes.
Meg says
What a great way to use Boursin. So tasty and so easy!
Elizabeth says
The sauce was terrific! My family loved your chicken recipe!!!
Kim Beaulieu says
Made this for dinner and the whole family loved it. It was so flavorful and I can't wait to make it again.
Tina says
My whole family loved this boursin cheese chicken recipe. Definitely will make this again!
Katie says
This boursion chicken recipe was so delicious! Can't wait to make it again soon.
Krystle says
I've been obsessed with Boursin lately. This is our new favorite way to enjoy this
Stephanie says
Oh la la! This chicken dish is delightful. Creamy and full of great seasonings - and the added bonus is how simple it is to create.
Liz says
So creamy and delicious!!! I've stuffed chicken breasts with Boursin, but using it for sauce was even better!!