Boursin Chicken – Creamy Garlic Herb Mushroom Chicken You’ll Want Every Week

If you love restaurant-style chicken dinners that come together in under 30 minutes, Boursin chicken—also known as creamy garlic herb mushroom chicken—is about to become your new obsession. Rich, velvety, savory, and infused with the unmistakable flavor of Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs cheese, this dish is the definition of comfort food done right.

Imagine tender golden chicken breasts simmered in a luxurious garlic herb cream sauce loaded with buttery mushrooms. It feels gourmet, tastes indulgent, and yet is shockingly easy to make. In fact, most of the magic happens in one skillet, which means minimal cleanup and maximum flavor.

This recipe is everything a weeknight dinner should be: fast, flavorful, and completely irresistible. Whether you’re cooking for family, friends, or just yourself, this dish is guaranteed to impress.

What Makes Boursin Chicken So Special?

1. The Boursin cheese melts into a perfect sauce

This is the secret weapon. Boursin is already seasoned with garlic and herbs, so when it melts into the cream and broth, it creates a silky, tangy, deeply flavorful sauce without you having to measure a dozen spices.

2. Mushrooms add an earthy, savory balance

Their umami richness enhances the creaminess of the dish, giving it a cozy, steakhouse-style flavor profile.

3. It’s a true one-pan meal

Everything cooks in the same skillet: the chicken, the mushrooms, the sauce. No oven. No complicated steps.

4. It adapts to any side dish

Serve it with mashed potatoes, pasta, rice, vegetables, or crusty bread. It goes with EVERYTHING.

Ingredients

Chicken & Vegetables:

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
• 3 garlic cloves, minced

Creamy Boursin Sauce:

• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 (5.2 oz) package Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs cheese
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

1. Season and sear the chicken:
   Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high and sear chicken 5–6 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
2. Cook the mushrooms:
   Add butter to the skillet. Once melted, stir in mushrooms and sauté 4–5 minutes until browned. Add minced garlic and cook 30 seconds.
3. Build the sauce:
   Pour in chicken broth and scrape up browned bits. Add heavy cream, Italian seasoning, and paprika. Stir to combine.
4. Melt the Boursin:
   Add the whole Boursin cheese round to the center of the skillet. Let it soften, then stir until fully melted and the sauce becomes creamy and uniform.
5. Simmer with chicken:
   Return chicken to the skillet, cover, and simmer 6–8 minutes or until cooked through and sauce has thickened.
6. Finish and serve:
   Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot over mashed potatoes, pasta, rice, or crusty bread.

Boursin Chicken – Creamy Garlic Herb Mushroom Chicken

Golden seared chicken smothered in a luxurious Boursin garlic herb cream sauce with sautéed mushrooms.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner, Main

Cuisine: American, Comfort Food

Calories: 520

Ingredients

  

Chicken

• 4 chicken breasts boneless, skinless
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 2 tbsp olive oil

Vegetables

• 2 tbsp butter
• 8 oz mushrooms sliced
• 3 cloves garlic minced

Creamy Sauce

• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 5.2 oz Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs cheese
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 0.5 tsp paprika

Equipment

• Large skillet
• Tongs
• Mixing spoon
• Measuring cups

Method

 

1. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Sear chicken 5–6 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
3. Melt butter in the skillet. Add mushrooms and sauté until browned, then add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
4. Pour in chicken broth and scrape skillet. Add heavy cream, Italian seasoning, and paprika.
5. Add Boursin cheese and stir until fully melted into a creamy sauce.
6. Return chicken to skillet and simmer 6–8 minutes until cooked through and sauce thickens.
7. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.

Notes

Serve over potatoes, pasta, or rice for a full meal.

Tips for Perfect Boursin Chicken

1. Don’t skip searing the chicken

This locks in juices and adds rich golden flavor.

2. Let the sauce simmer gently

A slow simmer thickens the cream and melts the Boursin perfectly without curdling.

3. Substitute proteins if you want variety

This recipe also works with:

• Pork chops
• Chicken thighs
• Shrimp
• Turkey cutlets

4. Use flavored Boursin for fun twists

Try:

• Shallot & chive
• Black pepper
• Caramelized onion & herbs

Each one changes the dish’s personality in a delicious way.

Variations

Boursin Spinach Chicken

Stir fresh spinach into the sauce until wilted.

Boursin Tomato Chicken

Add sundried tomatoes for bright flavor.

Boursin Cajun Chicken

Season chicken with Cajun seasoning and add chili flakes for heat.

Serving Suggestions

Serve Boursin chicken with:

• Mashed potatoes
• Buttered noodles
• White rice or wild rice
• Garlic bread
• Roasted broccoli or asparagus
• Cauliflower mash

You truly cannot go wrong.

Why This Recipe Works Every Time

This dish succeeds because the Boursin cheese does all the heavy lifting. It packs garlic, herbs, salt, and richness into one perfect ingredient, turning a simple skillet dish into a restaurant-level dinner with almost no effort.

The combination of cream, broth, sautéed mushrooms, and seared chicken creates layers of flavor without requiring lengthy cooking or complicated techniques. It’s quick, dependable, and consistently satisfying.

This creamy garlic herb mushroom chicken is comfort food elevated—and one that deserves a permanent place in your weekly dinner rotation.