Boursin Chicken (Creamy Garlic Herb Mushroom Chicken)

If rich, comforting, restaurant-quality chicken dinners are your weakness, then this Boursin Chicken—also known as Creamy Garlic Herb Mushroom Chicken—is about to become your new favorite recipe. This dish combines juicy pan-seared chicken breasts with a velvety cream sauce made from Boursin cheese, tender sautéed mushrooms, garlic, herbs, and a splash of broth. The result? A flavor-packed meal that feels elegant but requires almost no effort.

Boursin cheese has become a viral favorite in cooking, and for good reason: it melts effortlessly into sauces, turning them luxuriously creamy with practically no work on your part. Its signature garlic-and-herb flavor infuses the entire dish, adding instant savory goodness, richness, and depth.

Whether you’re craving a quick weeknight dinner, a cozy Sunday meal, or something impressive to serve guests, this skillet chicken delivers every single time. It’s the kind of dish that tastes like it came from a high-end restaurant but relies on simple ingredients and straightforward steps. Serve it with pasta, mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread, and you’ll have clean plates every time.

Below is the complete breakdown: ingredients, step-by-step instructions, pro tips, variations, serving suggestions, and everything you need to master this creamy chicken masterpiece.

What Makes This Boursin Chicken So Good?

✔ Incredibly creamy sauce — Boursin melts into the cream and broth to create a velvety texture
✔ Rich garlic-herb flavor — no need to chop a dozen herbs; the cheese does the work
✔ One-pan recipe — cooks entirely in one skillet for easy cleanup
✔ Works with chicken breasts or thighs
✔ Ready in about 30 minutes
✔ Feels elevated without complicated ingredients
✔ Perfect with pasta, rice, or potatoes

This dish brings together comfort and elegance in one skillet.

Ingredients Breakdown & Why They Matter

Chicken Breasts

Boneless, skinless chicken breasts are classic here, but thighs work beautifully, too. Browning the chicken first builds flavor.

Boursin Cheese

The star of the show. Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs is the most popular choice; it melts beautifully into the sauce.

Mushrooms

They absorb the garlic-herb cream sauce and add a savory, earthy depth. Baby bella or white mushrooms both work.

Garlic

Enhances the garlic notes in the cheese and adds aroma.

Heavy Cream

Creates richness and silkiness.

Chicken Broth

Thins the sauce slightly and enhances the savory flavor.

Butter + Olive Oil

Used for browning chicken and sautéing mushrooms.

Flour (optional)

Lightly dredging the chicken helps it brown and gives the sauce natural thickening power.

Herbs

Fresh parsley or thyme brighten the dish and balance the richness.

Salt + Pepper

Essential for seasoning each layer.

How to Make Boursin Chicken

Step 1: Prepare the Chicken

Pat chicken dry and season generously on both sides with salt and pepper. Dredge lightly in flour if desired (this helps with browning and thickening).

Step 2: Sear the Chicken

Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet. Cook chicken until golden on both sides. Remove from the pan—don’t worry if it’s not cooked through yet.

Step 3: Cook the Mushrooms

Add sliced mushrooms to the same skillet. Sauté until browned, releasing their moisture, then add garlic.

Step 4: Build the Sauce

Pour in broth, scraping up brown bits (flavor!). Stir in cream and add the full Boursin cheese round. It melts into the sauce like magic.

Step 5: Return Chicken to the Pan

Nestle chicken into the sauce. Simmer until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce thickens.

Step 6: Garnish and Serve

Finish with fresh herbs. Serve over your favorite base and spoon extra sauce over the top.

Ingredients

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp butter
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 tbsp flour (optional)
• 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 (5.2-oz) round Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs cheese
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning (optional)
• Fresh parsley or thyme, for garnish

Instructions

1. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Dredge lightly in flour (optional).
2. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Sear chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden. Remove from skillet.
4. Add mushrooms to the skillet and sauté until browned, about 5–7 minutes.
5. Add garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
6. Pour in chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits.
7. Add heavy cream and the entire Boursin cheese wheel. Stir until smooth.
8. Add Italian seasoning if using.
9. Return chicken to the skillet and simmer 8–12 minutes until cooked through and sauce thickened.
10. Garnish with fresh herbs and serve warm.

Boursin Chicken (Creamy Garlic Herb Mushroom Chicken)

A rich, velvety skillet chicken dish simmered in a creamy garlic herb Boursin sauce with sautéed mushrooms. Restaurant-quality flavor in just 30 minutes.

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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 Course

Cuisine: American, Comfort Food

Calories: 540

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

Chicken

• 4 chicken breasts boneless, skinless
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp butter
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tbsp flour optional, for dredging

Sauce

• 8 oz mushrooms sliced
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 5.2 oz Boursin cheese Garlic & Fine Herbs
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning optional
• fresh parsley for garnish

Equipment

• Large skillet
• Cutting board
• Knife
• Tongs

Method

 

1. Season chicken with salt and pepper and dredge lightly in flour if desired.
2. Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Sear chicken 4-5 minutes per side until golden; remove from skillet.
4. Add mushrooms and sauté until browned, about 5–7 minutes.
5. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
6. Pour in chicken broth, scraping up browned bits.
7. Add heavy cream and Boursin cheese; stir until melted and smooth.
8. Return chicken to skillet and simmer 8–12 minutes until cooked through.
9. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.

Notes

Add spinach for a veggie boost. Use thighs instead of breasts for extra juiciness.

Tips for the Creamiest, Most Flavorful Boursin Chicken

1. Brown the chicken well

Color = flavor. Don’t rush this step.

2. Don’t crowd the skillet

Give chicken room to sear properly.

3. Use fresh mushrooms

They brown better and add more umami.

4. Add spinach if you like greens

Stir in 2 cups fresh spinach at the end until wilted.

5. Thin sauce if needed

Add extra broth to adjust thickness.

6. Let sauce simmer gently

This helps the flavors blend and the cheese melt evenly.

Variations

Boursin Mushroom Chicken Thighs

Use boneless thighs for a richer, juicier version.

Spicy Boursin Chicken

Add red pepper flakes to the sauce.

Lemon Herb Boursin Chicken

Add a splash of lemon juice for brightness.

Boursin Chicken Pasta

Slice the chicken and toss with cooked pasta.

Low-Carb Version

Use cream + broth without flour; serve over cauliflower rice or sautéed greens.

Serving Suggestions

This dish pairs beautifully with:

• Mashed potatoes
• Buttered noodles
• Rice or quinoa
• Roasted vegetables
• Garlic bread
• Steamed broccoli
• Creamy polenta

You’ll want something that soaks up that sauce — it’s too good to waste.

Storage & Reheating

Refrigerate:

Keeps 3–4 days in an airtight container.

Reheat:

Warm gently on stovetop with a splash of broth or cream.

Freeze:

Cream sauces freeze decently if reheated low and slow.