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Creamy Boursin Chicken: Easy 30-Minute Skillet Dinner

Pan-Seared Chicken in Garlic Herb Cheese Sauce

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs Chicken breasts Boneless, skinless, pounded to even thickness
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil Extra virgin
  • 1 tbsp Unsalted butter For searing
  • 1 medium Shallot Minced
  • 0.5 cup Chicken broth Low sodium
  • 5.2 oz Boursin cheese, Garlic & Fine Herbs Unwrapped
  • 0.5 tsp Black pepper Freshly cracked
  • 1.5 lbs Russet potatoes Peeled and cubed
  • 0.25 cup Whole milk For mashing
  • 1 cup Green peas Frozen or fresh

Instructions
 

  • Boil peeled and cubed russet potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain, then mash with a splash of whole milk and set aside.
  • Season the chicken breasts evenly with salt and black pepper.
  • Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and sear for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (165°F internal temperature). Transfer to a plate.
  • In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add the minced shallot. Sauté for 2 minutes until softened.
  • Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Simmer for 1 minute.
  • Stir in the Boursin cheese until completely melted and the sauce is smooth.
  • Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the top. Simmer for 2 minutes until heated through.
  • Steam the green peas in the microwave or on the stovetop until tender.
  • Serve the chicken and sauce hot alongside the mashed potatoes and steamed peas.