Boursin Chicken Garlic Herbs (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
02 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
03 - 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
04 - 1 teaspoon paprika
05 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
06 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
07 - 3 cloves of garlic, minced

→ Creamy Boursin Sauce

08 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
09 - 1/2 cup chicken stock
10 - 1 package (5.2 ounces) Boursin cheese with garlic and fine herbs
11 - 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
12 - 1 tablespoon chopped parsley

→ To Serve

13 - Crusty bread, mashed potatoes, or pasta
14 - Steamed asparagus or green beans

# Instructions:

01 - Serve the chicken warm, ladled with sauce and topped with parsley and a touch of black pepper. Pair it with crusty bread, pasta, or potatoes, plus a side of green beans or asparagus.
02 - Add the chicken back to the pan, spooning sauce over it, and let it cook gently for 3 or 4 minutes. Ensure the inside hits 165°F before serving.
03 - Turn the heat to low and stir in Boursin cheese until it melts smoothly. Mix in the cream, followed by parsley and thyme, whisking until creamy.
04 - Pour chicken broth into the pan, scraping up all the brown bits with a wooden spoon. Let it simmer briefly to infuse flavor.
05 - Add minced garlic to the pan and stir for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to let it burn.
06 - Heat up olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the butter foams, lay the chicken in. Sear each side for 5–6 minutes until golden, then take it out to let it rest.
07 - Pat chicken dry using a paper towel, then sprinkle both sides generously with salt, pepper, and paprika.

# Notes:

01 - Resting the chicken after searing locks in its juiciness.