Description
Boursin chicken delights taste buds with its rich, velvety sauce and tender meat nestled alongside smooth mashed potatoes and sweet green peas. Comfort meets elegance in this French-inspired dish that promises a memorable dining experience you’ll savor with every delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 package of boursin cheese (garlic & fine herbs)
Vegetables:
- 4 large potatoes
- 1 cup of frozen green peas
Liquids and Seasonings:
- 1 cup of chicken broth
- 1/2 cup of milk
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 375F (190C), preparing a baking dish for the chicken.
- Generously season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, ensuring even coverage.
- Gently coat each chicken breast with a thick layer of Boursin cheese, spreading it evenly across the surface.
- Carefully pour chicken broth into the baking dish, creating a moist cooking environment.
- Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, monitoring until it reaches an internal temperature of 165F (74C).
- While chicken bakes, place potatoes in a pot of salted water and boil for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender.
- Drain the cooked potatoes and transform them into a silky mash by incorporating milk, salt, and pepper, whipping until luxuriously smooth.
- Simultaneously prepare green peas by steaming in a separate pot or microwave for 3-5 minutes until thoroughly heated.
- Plate the Boursin-topped chicken atop the creamy mashed potatoes, accompanied by the vibrant green peas, creating a harmonious and comforting meal.
Notes
- Use chicken breasts of uniform thickness to ensure even cooking and prevent dry or undercooked sections.
- Check internal chicken temperature with a meat thermometer for precise doneness and food safety.
- Replace Boursin with low-fat cream cheese or Greek yogurt for a lighter, healthier version.
- Select fresh, high-quality Boursin cheese for maximum flavor and creamy texture.
- Experiment with herb-infused Boursin varieties like garlic and herb for additional taste complexity.
- Allow chicken to rest 5 minutes after baking to retain moisture and redistribute juices.
- Add roasted garlic or fresh herbs to mashed potatoes for enhanced flavor profile.
- Choose frozen or fresh green peas depending on seasonal availability and convenience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg