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4-Ingredient Boursin Chicken

By: Rachel TiemeyerPosted: 10/7/25Updated: 10/7/25

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Boursin Chicken is pure comfort food, comes together in just 25 minutes, and only requires 4 main ingredients.

Chicken cutlets smothered in Boursin gravy in a cast iron skillet. this …


 
Table of Contents
  • About This Recipe
  • Ingredients
  • Testing Notes & Tips from Rachel’s Kitchen
  • How to Make Boursin Chicken
  • What to Serve with Boursin Chicken Cutlets
  • Recipe FAQs
  • One-Pan Recipes
  • Recipe: 4-Ingredient Boursin Chicken

About This Recipe

I’ve been making this 4-ingredient Boursin Chicken on repeat lately because it’s so dang easy and always a hit with my family. The pan-seared chicken cutlets and creamy, herby gravy tastes like something you’d get at a restaurant—especially served over mashed potatoes!

Ingredients

Here are the ingredients you need to make this easy weeknight dinner:

Ingredients for Boursin chicken measured out and labeled.

Ingredient Notes

  • Chicken breast cutlets – I find chicken cutlets in the meat section at Walmart or my local grocery store, however ,you can make your own easily. Slice chicken breasts lengthwise in half, so they are about 1/2- to 3/4-inch thick. If they are an uneven thickness, I’d suggest pounding them out so they are even.
  • Chicken broth: I used regular chicken broth, not low sodium, and thought the taste was just right. But you could certainly start with low sodium and adjust the seasoning at the end.
  • Boursin Fine Herbs & Garlic cheese: Set it on the counter to soften while you cook the chicken.
  • Fresh parsley: This adds a much needed color pop right at the end. Sub: minced fresh chives.
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Testing Notes & Tips from Rachel’s Kitchen

  • Use a large cast iron or non-stick pan (10 inches or more) so you have room for four chicken cutlets.
  • Warning: Sometimes the oil can splatter, so have a lid handy to guard yourself. Also turn down the heat a little or move the pan off the heat for a moment, if it starts to splatter.
  • If you want to double the chicken amount, you’ll have to saute it in two batches. I’d suggest wiping out the pan a bit between batches to prevent burning. But the sauce can be doubled in the pan.
  • I LOVE the gravy that you’ll make for this recipe. Feel free to double it to serve over mashed potatoes or just to have extra for the chicken.
  • If you want to add more protein to the gravy, try using chicken bone broth.
  • I love to serve this with Boursin mashed potatoes!
  • This recipe is not freezer-friendly. It’s for sure best to eat it right away, before the gravy gets too thick.

How to Make Boursin Chicken

Prep Chicken

Pat the chicken cutlets* dry and season lightly with salt and pepper on all sides.

A paper towel removing moisture from chicken cutlets.
Salt and pepper being sprinkled on chicken cutlets.

Cook Chicken

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmery. Cook the chicken for about 5-6 minutes per side or until cooked through (160-165°F internally or no more pink inside). If the oil splatters or chicken is cooking too fast on the outside, turn down the heat as needed. When done, transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.

Chicken breast cutlets being sauteed in a cast iron skillet.

Make Gravy

Add the chicken broth and crumbled Boursin cheese to the skillet. Whisk until smooth, scraping up the brown bits from the bottom to add flavor. Turn down the heat to medium-low and gently simmer the sauce for 3-5 minutes. Stir in the chopped parsley.

Boursin herb cheese being whisked into chicken broth.
Boursin gravy in a skillet with fresh chopped parsley.

Finish & Serve

Turn the heat to low. Add the chicken and any plate juices back into the skillet, spoon the sauce over it, and let it warm through for a couple of minutes. If the sauce gets too thick, whisk in another splash of chicken broth. Taste and adjust seasoning, as needed, and serve warm immediately.

Cooked chicken cutlets in a cast iron skillet with Boursin gravy.

What to Serve with Boursin Chicken Cutlets

  • Healthy Mashed Potatoes, Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes, or Boursin Mashed Potatoes – mashed potatoes of some kind are a must!
  • Garlicky Skillet Green Beans
  • Oven Roasted Broccoli
  • Autumn Chopped Salad – This would be fantastic to prep ahead and serve when company comes over.
  • Boursin chicken with green beans and mashed potatoes on a plate.

Recipe FAQs

What if I can’t find Boursin Cheese in my store?

Look for Alouette Fine Herbs Soft Cheese instead or even another flavor of Boursin Cheese. I have not tested this with a flavored cream cheese yet, so I’m not sure if that would work.

Is this recipe freezer-friendly?

Sorry, I would not suggest freezing this one. The sauce will separate and the chicken will dry out.

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Chicken cutlets smothered in Boursin gravy in a cast iron skillet.

4-Ingredient Boursin Chicken

Boursin Chicken is pure comfort food, comes together in just 25 minutes, and only requires 4 main ingredients. The pan-seared chicken cutlets and creamy, herby gravy tastes like something you'd get at a restaurant—especially served over mashed potatoes!
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Yield: 4 servings
Prep Time:5 minutes mins
Cook Time:20 minutes mins
Total Time:25 minutes mins
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Ingredients
 

  • 4 chicken breast cutlets (see Cooking Notes)
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil (just enough to coat bottom of pan; 1-2 tablespoons per batch)
  • 3/4 cup chicken broth (plus more as needed)
  • 1 (5.2-ounce) package Boursin Fine Herbs & Garlic cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley for serving (sub: minced fresh chives)
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Instructions
 

  1. Prep Chicken: Pat the chicken cutlets* dry and season lightly with salt and pepper on all sides.
  2. Cook Chicken: Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmery. Cook the chicken for about 5-6 minutes per side or until cooked through (160-165°F internally or no more pink inside). If the oil splatters or chicken is cooking too fast on the outside, turn down the heat as needed. When done, transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
  3. Make Gravy: Add the chicken broth and crumbled Boursin cheese to the skillet. Whisk until smooth, scraping up the brown bits from the bottom to add flavor. Turn down the heat to medium-low and gently simmer the sauce for 3-5 minutes. Stir in the chopped parsley.
  4. Finish & Serve: Turn the heat to low. Add the chicken and any plate juices back into the skillet, spoon the sauce over it, and let it warm through for a couple of minutes. If the sauce gets too thick, whisk in another splash of chicken broth. Taste and adjust seasoning, as needed, and serve warm immediately.

Notes/Tips

  • Chicken broth: I used regular chicken broth, not low sodium, and thought the taste was just right. But you could certainly start with low sodium and adjust the seasoning at the end.
  • Warning: Sometimes the oil can splatter, so have a lid handy to guard yourself. Also turn down the heat a little or move the pan off the heat for a moment, if it starts to splatter.
  • I LOVE the gravy on this recipe. Feel free to double it to serve over mashed potatoes or just to have extra for the chicken.
  • If you want to double the chicken amount, you’ll have to saute it in two batches. I’d suggest wiping out the pan a bit between batches to prevent burning. But the sauce can be doubled in the pan.
  • Use a large cast iron or non-stick pan (10 inches or more) so you have room for four chicken cutlets.
  • I find chicken cutlets in the meat section at Walmart or my local grocery store, however you can make your own easily. Slice chicken breasts lengthwise in half, so they are about 1/2- to 3/4-inch thick. If they are an uneven thickness, I’d suggest pounding them out so they are even.
  • If you want to add more protein to the gravy, try using chicken bone broth.
  • I love to serve this with Boursin mashed potatoes!
  • This recipe is not freezer-friendly. It’s for sure best to eat it right away, before the gravy gets too thick.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 cutlet | Calories: 381 kcal (19%) | Carbohydrates: 2 g (1%) | Protein: 39 g (78%) | Fat: 23 g (35%) | Cholesterol: 148 mg (49%) | Sodium: 592 mg (26%) | Fiber: 0.1 g | Sugar: 1 g (1%)
If you make this, please leave a review and rating letting us know how you liked this recipe!
Author: Rachel Tiemeyer

Photos and video by Whitney Reist of Sweet Cayenne.

Chicken breasts in a cast iron skillet smothered in Boursin gravy.
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Rachel Tiemeyer

As co-founder of Thriving Home, Rachel dreams about creating recipes (literally) and uses her husband, her 3 kids, and even the neighbors as guinea pigs several nights a week. She believes that good food has the power to bring families and friends closer together and continues to wake up excited about her job each day, even after 10+ years!

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